Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.70 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 611730279910521
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,630
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,193 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek carry?
About 5,630 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Monterrey Blvd over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.