DREYFOUS AVE
Carrying DREYFOUS AVE over CITY PARK LAGOON
0.5MI.W OF WISNER BL, Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DREYFOUS AVE
The DREYFOUS AVE bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries DREYFOUS AVE over CITY PARK LAGOON. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DREYFOUS AVE compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1924
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Local Park/Forest/Reservation
- Structure Number
- 023629591900571
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DREYFOUS AVE 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 DREYFOUS AVE 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 DREYFOUS AVE?
DREYFOUS AVE in Orleans, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DREYFOUS AVE inspected?
DREYFOUS AVE'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. DREYFOUS AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DREYFOUS AVE?
DREYFOUS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DREYFOUS AVE?
DREYFOUS AVE is owned and maintained by Local Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is DREYFOUS AVE and does age affect safety?
DREYFOUS AVE was built in 1924, making it 102 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.
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