US Bridges

Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .15 MI S of Downman Road · Structure no. 023630004900105

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
874 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,680
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 22,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,948 by 2025. The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAlmonaster Ave
CrossesCity Street/Railroad
Location.15 MI S of Downman Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00466, -90.01977
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length874 ft (266.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,680 (2005)
Projected traffic24,948 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad 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 City Street/Railroad carry?

About 22,680 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad?

The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Almonaster Ave over City Street/Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.