US Bridges

US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · US0061 · Structure no. 611700079004121

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 45,876 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,463 by 2041. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesUS 190-FLORIDA Blvd
LocationUS0061
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45271, -91.09565
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,876 (2021)
Projected traffic50,463 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd carry?

About 45,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over US 190-FLORIDA Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.