Central Throughway over Comite River
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. N. of US190 · Structure no. 611700000610336
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,274 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Throughway over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Throughway over Comite River 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 2,274 ft (693.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Throughway over Comite River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Throughway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Central Throughway over Comite River carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Central Throughway over Comite River?
The structure is 2,274 ft (693.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Central Throughway over Comite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.