Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou
PoorPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI S. of LA 933 · Structure no. 610308031901201
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joe Sevario RD over Sides 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 Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Joe Sevario RD over Sides Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.