US Bridges

Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M S of LA 37 · Structure no. 611730298910271

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,262
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, 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 4,262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,688 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMonticello Blvd
CrossesSharp Station Canal
Location0.2 M S of LA 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.4938, -91.05072
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,262 (2019)
Projected traffic4,688 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal built?

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

What condition is Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal carry?

About 4,262 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Monticello Blvd over Sharp Station Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.