FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N GALVEZ ST

Carrying N GALVEZ ST over RR YARD @ GALVEZ ST

0.06 MI E OF ALMONASTE A, Orleans, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N GALVEZ ST

The N GALVEZ ST bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries N GALVEZ ST over RR YARD @ GALVEZ ST. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 25 sections, stretching 429.5 meters (1409 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How N GALVEZ ST compares

▼ 7.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Louisiana bridges
382
Bridges in Orleans · 32 in Poor condition
N GALVEZ ST 25.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
25
Structure Length
429.5 m (1409 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
023629587900261

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

N GALVEZ ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare N GALVEZ ST against other structures in Orleans and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for N GALVEZ ST?

N GALVEZ ST in Orleans, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N GALVEZ ST inspected?

N GALVEZ ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N GALVEZ ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N GALVEZ ST?

N GALVEZ ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N GALVEZ ST?

N GALVEZ ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N GALVEZ ST and does age affect safety?

N GALVEZ ST was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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