US Bridges

Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 Mi. E. of LA 19 · Structure no. 611700000611740

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 553 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFraternity St.
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.06 Mi. E. of LA 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.53006, -91.17824
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2019)
Projected traffic608 by 2039
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 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 Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fraternity St. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fraternity St. over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.