Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation
PoorClosed to trafficOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI E of France RD · Structure no. 023630003900161
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 282 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation is a steel movable - bascule carrying Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Almonaster Ave over Inner Harbor Navigation?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.