US Bridges

N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI E of Almonaste a · Structure no. 023629587900261

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,409 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,409 ft (429.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Galvez ST
CrossesRR Yard @ Galvez ST
Location0.06 MI E of Almonaste a
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97896, -90.04582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,409 ft (429.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST?

The structure is 1,409 ft (429.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns N Galvez ST over RR Yard @ Galvez ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.