US0190 over Mississippi River
PoorEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of US 61 · Structure no. 611700071000001
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 5,879 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0190 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US0190 over Mississippi River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,218 by 2041. The structure is 5,879 ft (1,791.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0190 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US0190 over Mississippi River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US0190 over Mississippi River carry?
About 18,380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0190 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 5,879 ft (1,791.9 m) long with a longest span of 748 ft (228 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US0190 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.