US Bridges

Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · .23 MI N . of Burbank Dr. · Structure no. 611702583302851

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain is a concrete slab carrying Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 24,194 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,613 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBluebonnet Blvd
CrossesBayou Fountain
Location.23 MI N . of Burbank Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35807, -91.1082
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,194 (2023)
Projected traffic26,613 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain 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 Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain carry?

About 24,194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bluebonnet Blvd over Bayou Fountain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.