US Bridges

US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · JCT of US 61 & LA 964 · Structure no. 611700190204551

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,910
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 16,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,601 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesLA 964 @ Alse
LocationJCT of US 61 & LA 964
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58359, -91.21294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,910 (2021)
Projected traffic18,601 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse carry?

About 16,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over LA 964 @ Alse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.