Central Throughway over Drain
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of US190 · Structure no. 611700000610330
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 384 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Throughway over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Throughway over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,440 by 2039. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Central Throughway over Drain built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Throughway over Drain 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Central Throughway over Drain carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Central Throughway over Drain?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Central Throughway over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.