US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. N of LA 964 · Structure no. 611700000000051
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,910
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,910 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,601 by 2041. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal carry?
About 16,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Comite Diversion Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.