US Bridges

Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI West of LA 47 · Structure no. 023630021900061

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,988 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
13,713
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stars & Stripes B 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 13,713 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,084 by 2041. The structure is 1,988 ft (605.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStars & Stripes B
CrossesCity Street/Railroad
Location0.2 MI West of LA 47
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates30.03895, -90.00862
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans23 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,988 ft (605.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,713 (2021)
Projected traffic15,084 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad built?

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

What condition is Stars & Stripes B 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 Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad carry?

About 13,713 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad?

The structure is 1,988 ft (605.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Stars & Stripes B over City Street/Railroad?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.