LA0408 over Comite River
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA 423 · Structure no. 611702550203101
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,976
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0408 over Comite River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0408 over Comite River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 26,976 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,673 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0408 over Comite River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0408 over Comite River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0408 over Comite River carry?
About 26,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0408 over Comite River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0408 over Comite River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.