US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 M W of US 61&LA 67 · Structure no. 611700079009784
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,831
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 18,831 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,714 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 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 2023.
How much traffic does US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou carry?
About 18,831 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Monte Sano Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.