FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Palmisano Blvd

Carrying Palmisano Blvd over 20 Arpent Canal

0.3 Mi. N. of La 39, St. Bernard, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Palmisano Blvd

The Palmisano Blvd bridge in St. Bernard, Louisiana carries Palmisano Blvd over 20 Arpent Canal. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.7 metric tons.

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

How Palmisano Blvd compares

▲ 23.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Louisiana bridges
47
Bridges in St. Bernard · 3 in Poor condition
Palmisano Blvd 55.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
55.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
21.7 m (71 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024400000024405

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Palmisano Blvd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Palmisano Blvd against other structures in St. Bernard 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 Palmisano Blvd?

Palmisano Blvd in St. Bernard, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Palmisano Blvd inspected?

Palmisano Blvd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 400 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for Palmisano Blvd?

Palmisano Blvd has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Palmisano Blvd?

Palmisano Blvd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Palmisano Blvd and does age affect safety?

Palmisano Blvd was built in 2017, making it 9 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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