Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M W of US 61 · Structure no. 610300000610342
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Boyce Tower RD over Conway Bayou?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.