US Bridges

Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI E of Prees DR · Structure no. 023630020900167

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,251 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
48,620
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,620 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,482 by 2041. The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCasino Blvd/Off-Ra
CrossesCity Street/Railroad
Location1.2 MI E of Prees DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03379, -90.02572
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans14 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,251 ft (381.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,620 (2021)
Projected traffic53,482 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad carry?

About 48,620 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad?

The structure is 1,251 ft (381.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Casino Blvd/Off-Ra over City Street/Railroad?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.