Us0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou

Good Condition47 years old16,910 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEast Baton Rouge
LocationUS 61
CarriesUs0061
CrossesBaton Rouge Bayou
Coordinates30.59318, -91.21948

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area475.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1979

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,910 (2021)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number611700190205371

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