US Bridges

Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .2 Mi. N. of Hwy. 90 · Structure no. 023630023895471

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAicee Fortier Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location.2 Mi. N. of Hwy. 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03794, -89.9121
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Aicee Fortier Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.