US0061 over Baker Canal
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 500 Feet South of LA.964 · Structure no. 611700000610332
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,910
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Baker Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Baker Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,601 by 2041. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 63 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 | 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 US0061 over Baker Canal built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Baker 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US0061 over Baker Canal carry?
About 16,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Baker Canal?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Baker Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.