US Bridges

US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell

Poor

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 5.20 MI W of US61 · Structure no. 616100080102931

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
995 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,262
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 12,262 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,488 by 2041. The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesLA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell
Location5.20 MI W of US61
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.49383, -91.255
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length995 ft (303.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,262 (2021)
Projected traffic13,488 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell carry?

About 12,262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell?

The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over LA 415/M P RR @ Lobdell?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.