US Bridges

Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI E Veterans Blvd · Structure no. 611730316910951

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,626
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,626 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,688 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarry P William DR
CrossesMonte Sano Bayou
Location0.03 MI E Veterans Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52878, -91.15893
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,626 (2019)
Projected traffic11,688 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry P William DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou carry?

About 10,626 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harry P William DR over Monte Sano Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.