Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Blvd. De Province · Structure no. 611730260910271
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Blvd De Province over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.