US Bridges

Angus Ave over Drainage Canal

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W. of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730388910671

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angus Ave over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Angus Ave over Drainage Canal in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 794 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAngus Ave
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.2 MI W. of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.64534, -91.10982
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2019)
Projected traffic794 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angus Ave over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angus Ave over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Angus Ave over Drainage Canal carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Angus Ave over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Angus Ave over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.