US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou
PoorEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI S of LA 64 · Structure no. 611700190205372
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,721
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 9,721 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,693 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Baton Rouge Bayou built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou carry?
About 9,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US0061 over Baton Rouge Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.