I0012 over Jefferson Hwy & Wards CR
East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I0012 over Jefferson Hwy & Wards CR in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 32,092 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 230 of the 549 inventoried bridges in East Baton Rouge Parish rated good (41.9%); 103 (18.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel girder and floorbeam |
| Length | about 865 ft |
| Location | I-12 WB @ Jefferson Hwy. |
| NBI structure number | 611704540101732 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 9: foundations on dry land well above flood elevations |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in East Baton Rouge Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Wards Creek | 1967 | 201,563 | Fair |
| I0010 over Washington Street | 1963 | 197,070 | Fair |
| I0010 over Mississippi River | 1968 | 197,070 | Fair |
| I0010 over La 30 & City Streets | 1967 | 197,070 | Fair |
| I0010 over I-10 to I-110 S.B. | 1967 | 197,070 | Fair |
| I0010 over College Drive | 1967 | 195,220 | Fair |
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