Almonaster Ave
Carrying Almonaster Ave over INNER HARBOR NAVIGATION
0.01 MI E OF FRANCE RD, Orleans, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Almonaster Ave
The Almonaster Ave bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries Almonaster Ave over INNER HARBOR NAVIGATION. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 22 sections, stretching 86.0 meters (282 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Almonaster Ave compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1919
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 22
- Structure Length
- 86.0 m (282 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.7 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Structure Number
- 023630003900161
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
Almonaster Ave 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 Almonaster Ave 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 Almonaster Ave?
Almonaster Ave in Orleans, Louisiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Almonaster Ave inspected?
Almonaster Ave'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. Almonaster Ave 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 Almonaster Ave?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for Almonaster Ave.
Who is responsible for maintaining Almonaster Ave?
Almonaster Ave is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is Almonaster Ave and does age affect safety?
Almonaster Ave was built in 1919, making it 107 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.
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