US Bridges

Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou

GoodPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M of W of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730302910991

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBreckenridge Ave
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.9 M of W of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50358, -91.16397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Breckenridge Ave over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.