US Bridges

US0190 over US 61-SCENIC

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.30 MI E of LA 1 · Structure no. 611700079010822

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,376
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over US 61-SCENIC is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over US 61-SCENIC in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26,376 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,013 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesUS 61-SCENIC
Location2.30 MI E of LA 1
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50845, -91.17227
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,376 (2021)
Projected traffic29,013 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over US 61-SCENIC built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over US 61-SCENIC 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over US 61-SCENIC carry?

About 26,376 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over US 61-SCENIC?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over US 61-SCENIC?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.