Ave G over Roadside Ditch
PoorPosted for loadEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 7 W of LA 19 · Structure no. 611730395910911
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave G over Roadside Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ave G over Roadside Ditch in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave G over Roadside Ditch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave G over Roadside Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ave G over Roadside Ditch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Ave G over Roadside Ditch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ave G over Roadside Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.