US Bridges

LA0067 over US 61

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · JCT of LA 67 & US 61 · Structure no. 611700600104661

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,212
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over US 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0067 over US 61 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 18,212 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,033 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0067
CrossesUS 61
LocationJCT of LA 67 & US 61
RouteState Highway 67
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50891, -91.14985
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,212 (2021)
Projected traffic20,033 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 LA0067 over US 61 built?

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

What condition is LA0067 over US 61 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0067 over US 61 carry?

About 18,212 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over US 61?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.