Avenue G over Mississippi River
Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Avenue G over Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It is one of 7 of the 35 inventoried bridges in Plaquemines Parish rated poor (20.0%); 7 (20.0%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel movable bascule |
| Length | about 199 ft |
| Location | .2 Miles From La 23 on Av |
| NBI structure number | 023800000020144 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Plaquemines Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| La 23 over Intercoastal Waterway | 2024 | 39,114 | Good |
| LA0023 over Algiers Outfall C | 1968 | 29,088 | Fair |
| LA0023 over I C Waterway | 1968 | 29,088 | Fair |
| LA0023 over Bayou Barriere | 1955 | 29,088 | Fair |
| LA0023 over Algiers Outfall Canal | 1968 | 25,594 | Fair |
| LA0023 over Bayou Barriere | 1968 | 25,594 | Fair |
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