US Bridges

I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI West of LA 3245 · Structure no. 611704540103702

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 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 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 32,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,301 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesSherwood Forest Blvd
Location3 MI West of LA 3245
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.43031, -91.05636
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,092 (2021)
Projected traffic35,301 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd carry?

About 32,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Sherwood Forest Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.