US Bridges

Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Baton Rouge La. · Structure no. 611730305910771

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,642
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal is a concrete slab carrying Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,406 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGlenn Oaks DR
CrossesRoberts Canal
LocationBaton Rouge La.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.51114, -91.1275
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,642 (2019)
Projected traffic8,406 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenn Oaks DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal carry?

About 7,642 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Glenn Oaks DR over Roberts Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.