FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MacArthur BLVD

Carrying MacArthur BLVD over MAGELLAN CANAL

0.1MI.W.OF HOLIDAY D, Orleans, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MacArthur BLVD

The MacArthur BLVD bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries MacArthur BLVD over MAGELLAN CANAL. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How MacArthur BLVD compares

▲ 1.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Louisiana bridges
382
Bridges in Orleans · 32 in Poor condition
MacArthur BLVD 34.0 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
50.0 m (164 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
023629555900091

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MacArthur BLVD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare MacArthur BLVD against other structures in Orleans and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for MacArthur BLVD?

MacArthur BLVD in Orleans, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MacArthur BLVD inspected?

MacArthur BLVD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MacArthur BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MacArthur BLVD?

MacArthur BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MacArthur BLVD?

MacArthur BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MacArthur BLVD and does age affect safety?

MacArthur BLVD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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