LA0946 over Comite River
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA 946 Approx. 2.4 Miles · Structure no. 611700000610256
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0946 over Comite River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0946 over Comite River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 11,578 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,735 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0946 over Comite River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0946 over Comite River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0946 over Comite River carry?
About 11,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is LA0946 over Comite River?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns LA0946 over Comite River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.