Us0011 over Lake Pontchartrain

Poor Condition88 years old3,912 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyOrleans
Location.01 Mi North Of I-10
CarriesUs0011
CrossesLake Pontchartrain
Coordinates30.15544, -89.85607

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure3 (Serious)
Substructure3 (Serious)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length24921.9 ft (7596.2 m)
Max Span149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area77481.2 sq m
Main Spans702
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,912 (2021)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number023600180200001

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