N Foster DR over Melrose Canal

Fair Condition64 years old10,724 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyEast Baton Rouge
Location.94 Mi N La 73 La 37 Jct
CarriesN Foster DR
CrossesMelrose Canal
Coordinates30.45817, -91.13936

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Deck Area405.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,724 (2025)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number611730273910821

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