US Bridges

Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E Veterans Blvd · Structure no. 611700000611721

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,314
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,445 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCaptain Ryan DR
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.2 MI E Veterans Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53031, -91.15863
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2023)
Projected traffic1,445 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Captain Ryan DR over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.