US Bridges

Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of Veterans · Structure no. 611700000610354

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 409 vehicles a day, projected to reach 449 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmelia Earhart Ave
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.1 Mi. E. of Veterans
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53205, -91.15918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2023)
Projected traffic449 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Amelia Earhart Ave over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.