US Bridges

Matthews ST over Roberts Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. W. of LA 946 · Structure no. 611730303910691

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthews ST over Roberts Canal is a concrete slab carrying Matthews ST over Roberts Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthews ST
CrossesRoberts Canal
Location2.2 Mi. W. of LA 946
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5063, -91.1152
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Matthews ST over Roberts Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthews ST over Roberts Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Matthews ST over Roberts Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Matthews ST over Roberts Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Matthews ST over Roberts Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.