US Bridges

Almonaster Ave over I-510

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .54 MI South of US 90 · Structure no. 023604504300241

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,287 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almonaster Ave over I-510 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almonaster Ave over I-510 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,881 by 2035. The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmonaster Ave
CrossesI-510
Location.54 MI South of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01733, -89.94147
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,287 ft (392.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2015)
Projected traffic1,881 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almonaster Ave over I-510 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almonaster Ave over I-510 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Almonaster Ave over I-510 carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Almonaster Ave over I-510?

The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Almonaster Ave over I-510?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.