PATRIOT ST X-OVER
Carrying PATRIOT ST X-OVER over PATRIOT STREET CANAL
.7 MI E. OF BARATARIA BLV, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PATRIOT ST X-OVER
The PATRIOT ST X-OVER bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries PATRIOT ST X-OVER over PATRIOT STREET CANAL. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PATRIOT ST X-OVER compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 022629530900481
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PATRIOT ST X-OVER is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare PATRIOT ST X-OVER against other structures in Jefferson and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PATRIOT ST X-OVER?
PATRIOT ST X-OVER in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PATRIOT ST X-OVER inspected?
PATRIOT ST X-OVER's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PATRIOT ST X-OVER is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PATRIOT ST X-OVER?
PATRIOT ST X-OVER has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PATRIOT ST X-OVER?
PATRIOT ST X-OVER is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PATRIOT ST X-OVER and does age affect safety?
PATRIOT ST X-OVER was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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