US Bridges

Dwyer Blvd over Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.6MI.W.OF Alcee for · Structure no. 023630024895531

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
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

Dwyer Blvd over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Dwyer Blvd over Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDwyer Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location0.6MI.W.OF Alcee for
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.03952, -89.92123
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 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 width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dwyer Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dwyer Blvd over Canal 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dwyer Blvd over Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Dwyer Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Dwyer Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.