US Bridges

Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 022629588900941

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,377 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
44,036
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 44,036 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48,439 by 2005. The structure is 1,377 ft (419.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCauseway Blvd
CrossesUS 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl
Location0.6 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97419, -90.15638
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,377 ft (419.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,036 (1985)
Projected traffic48,439 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl carry?

About 44,036 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl?

The structure is 1,377 ft (419.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Causeway Blvd over US 61 & LA 611-9 & Circl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.