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US 11 NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD OVERPASS

ROUTE: U​S 11

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LOUISIANA

STRUCTURE NO. 625200180400531

RECALL NO. 059090



 

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Description of the Bridge

The US 11 Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad (Structure Number 625200180400531, Recall Number 059090, Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory No. 52-02393) is a two lane, eight span bridge constructed in 1937 of concrete deck and bents with steel I-beams. It is located in on US Highway 11, near Slidell, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (approximately latitude 30.293333, longitude,-89.776417). The overall bridge length is approximately 828 feet with an approximate 28.2 foot width.

National Register Eligibility

Through consultation between the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer (LASHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and was included in LADOTD’s Historic Bridge Inventory as a Non-Priority for Historic Preservation due to its condition and the probability that it could not be rehabilitated or modified to meet transportation criteria and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards for the treatment of historic bridges. Additionally, it was included in the Programmatic Agreement Among the FHWA, the LADOTD, the ACHP and the LASHPO regarding Management of Historic Bridges in Louisiana, executed August 25, 2015, (viewable at this web link

http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/public_info/projects/home.aspx?key=48)

This steel I-beam bridge has significance for its association with important trends or events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of Louisiana history. The significance of this grade separation structure is directly related to its funding through the U.S. Works Program Grade Crossing program during the Depression-era to provide safe railroad-highway crossings. In the 1930s, increased attention was given to creating grade separations between railway lines and roads and specific legislation was passed to provide funds for highway-rail grade separations through the NIRA (1933), Hayden Cartwright Act (1934), and Emergency Relief Appropriation Act (1935). The U.S. Works Grade Crossing Program resulted from the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act funding. This bridge’s association with a federal Depression-era program is documented in the Louisiana Highway Commission Biennial reports. The bridge exhibits alterations to the railing with the addition of guardrail that results in a minor loss of integrity, but continues to convey its significance as the work of the Emergency Relief Appropriation Act. This bridge is eligible for the National Register under Criterion A: Politics/Government and Transportation. No evidence was found during research or data collection activities to indicate that this bridge is an important example of bridge design, engineering, or construction. This bridge does not possess significance under Criterion C.

Status of the Bridge

The bridge is owned by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and currently carries US 11 vehicular traffic over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. LADOTD in conjunction with the FHWA proposes replacement of the bridge under State Project No H.000688 and Federal Project Number H000688. The estimated replacement date is to be determined.

As a mitigation stipulation for the Adverse Effect to this historic bridge, the bridge is being marketed to other entities for historic preservation. If ownership of the bridge is not transferred to another entity for an alternate use at a different location, the bridge will be demolished.

The bridge contains lead based paint.

Re-use of the bridge as a non-vehicular bridge is encouraged. If you are interested in acquiring this bridge for adaptive, non-vehicular use please read the stipulations for bridge ownership transfer below. This bridge will be marketed until May 6, 2024. Contact Patrick Vines at Patrick Vines@la.gov or 225-242-4514 by May 6, 2024 if you are interested in acquiring this bridge for non-vehicular, adaptive re-use or if you have questions on submitting a proposal.



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US 84 UNION PACIFIC

RAILROAD OVERPASS 

ROUTE: US 84

LASALLE PARISH, LOUISIANA

STRUCTURE NO.583000220400901

RECALL NO.049130





MORE INFO US-84-Union-Pacific-Railroad-Overpass.aspx​






Description of the Bridge

The US 84 Overpass Bridge over UP Railroad (Structure Number 583000220400901, Recall Number 049130, Louisiana Historic Resource Inventory No. 30-00669., in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana (approximately latitude 31.826689, longitude,-92.327​609). The bridge is a concrete deck girder bridge built in 1932 and is approximately ​160 feet long by 28.5 feet wide with two travel lanes and no shoulders. The existing bridge consists of a concrete deck girder superstructure and reinforced concrete pile bent substructure designed using an H-15 design truck

National Register Eligibility

In 2013, the concrete deck and girder bridge was evaluated as part of LADOTD’s Historic Bridge Inventory and was determined eligible under National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Criterion A: Transportation as an example of an early grade separation structure in the State. The bridge’s significance is related to early initiatives by the State to provide safe highway crossings of railroads. In the 1920s, the State placed an increased emphasis on creating grade separations between roads and railway lines. Being built in 1932, this bridge is an early example of those efforts. Although this bridge exhibits a minor loss of integrity from alterations to the railing, it still conveys its significance.  This bridge does not possess significance under Criterion C.   The bridge is categorized as a Preservation Candidate bridge under the Programmatic Agreement Among the Federal Highway Administration, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the Louisiana State Historic Preservation Officer Regarding Management of Historic Bridges in Louisiana (PA), executed August 25, 2015 (viewable at this link).​ 

http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/administration/public_info/projects/home.aspx?key=48)


Status of the Bridge

The bridge is owned by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and currently carries US 84 vehicular traffic over the Union Pacific. LADOTD, in conjunction with the FHWA, proposes replacement of the bridge under State Project No H.015613 and Federal Project Number H015613. The estimated replacement date is to be in 2024.

As a mitigation stipulation for the Adverse Effect to this historic bridge, the bridge is being marketed to other entities for historic preservation. If ownership of the bridge is not transferred to another entity for an alternate use at a different location and removed from its current location by August 31, 2024, the bridge will be demolished.

Re-use of the bridge as a non-vehicular bridge is encouraged. If you are interested in acquiring this bridge for adaptive, non-vehicular use please read the stipulations for bridge ownership transfer below. This bridge will be marketed until May 8, 2024. Contact Jacob Dupree at Jacob.Dupree@la.gov or 225-242-4505 by May 8, 2024 if you are interested in acquiring this bridge for non-vehicular, adaptive re-use or if you have questions on submitting a proposal.​ The bridge must be removed by its new owner from its current location by October 15, 2024.  New owner must obtain Union Pacific Railroad Approval to enter Union Pacific Railroad right of way.


RECALL NO. 059090Bayou Boeuf Bridge on La. 1177-Bridge has been removed from the state highway system but the steel truss components remain available 

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Description of the Bridge
The Bayou Boeuf Bridge (Structure Number 805805190163) located on LA 1177 near Shirley Plantation Road was constructed circa 1920 and is one of the oldest Double-Intersecting Warren Pony Truss bridges in the State system.

National Register Eligibility
The bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion A for its association with the Good Roads Movement and Jefferson Highway, a route designed to connect New Orleans, Louisiana to Winnipeg, Canada. The bridge was completed in 1920 by the State and Avoyelles Parish as part of the first phase of road improvements in Avoyelles Parish for Jefferson Highway.

Status of the Bridge

The bridge has been removed from the roadway and has been replaced under State and Federal Project No H.007876. The bridge truss components (truss sides and bottom) are in storage at the DOTD maintenance yard.

While the marketing period has expired, the bridge truss components are still available for ownership transfer. Contact Carey Coxe, Environmental Impact Manager at carey.coxe@la.gov for more information.

 

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Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn on La. 323

Ownership Transfer Complete; Bridge Has Been Removed.

To watch an 11 minute video on the bridge removal and relocation, please visit

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Description of the Bridge
The Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn (Structure Number 03514083000201) formerly located on LA 323 between LA 87 and Parish Road 28/Irish Bend Road was constructed circa 1942 and is a one lane, low steel truss (Warren) swing span.

National Register Eligibility
The bridge was determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places under Criterion C as the earliest surviving Warren Polygonal truss, low swing-span bridge constructed on the Bayou Teche during World War II, and under Criterion A as the cost of bridge construction was split three ways among the Louisiana Department of Highways, the St. Mary Parish Police Jury, and Oaklawn and Sterling Plantation owners at that time, which was a unique situation and remains rare.

Status of the Bridge

The Bayou Teche Bridge at Oaklawn has been removed from the state highway system and has been transferred to its new owner on private property.  The new owner plans to re-establish the bridge for public viewing in the near future.   

 

 
 

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