US Bridges

Baird DR over Walden Lake

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. S of Walden RD · Structure no. 611730234910701

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
954
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird DR over Walden Lake is a concrete slab carrying Baird DR over Walden Lake in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 954 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,049 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird DR
CrossesWalden Lake
Location0.1 Mi. S of Walden RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.38861, -91.11856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic954 (2023)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baird DR over Walden Lake built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baird DR over Walden Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Baird DR over Walden Lake carry?

About 954 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Baird DR over Walden Lake?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Baird DR over Walden Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.