US Bridges

Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N. of Galvez · Structure no. 023629592900272

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,006 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmonaster Ave
CrossesFlorida Ave
Location0.5 MI N. of Galvez
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9892, -90.04384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+39 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,006 ft (611.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave 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 Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave?

The structure is 2,006 ft (611.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Almonaster Ave over Florida Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.