Causeway SB over Lake Pontchartrain

Fair Condition70 years old18,830 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountySt. Tammany
LocationCauseway Southbound
CarriesCauseway SB
CrossesLake Pontchartrain
Coordinates30.36399, -90.09405

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length127200.1 ft (38770.6 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area372197.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1956

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,830 (1987)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number625230123900731

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