FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NICOLLE BLVD

Carrying NICOLLE BLVD over MAIN CANAL

1.4M SOUTH OF LAPALCO BLV, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NICOLLE BLVD

The NICOLLE BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries NICOLLE BLVD over MAIN CANAL. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NICOLLE BLVD compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
NICOLLE BLVD 30.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
40.5 m (133 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022629536901061

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NICOLLE BLVD 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 NICOLLE BLVD 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 NICOLLE BLVD?

NICOLLE BLVD in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NICOLLE BLVD inspected?

NICOLLE BLVD'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NICOLLE BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NICOLLE BLVD?

NICOLLE BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NICOLLE BLVD?

NICOLLE BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NICOLLE BLVD and does age affect safety?

NICOLLE BLVD was built in 1992, making it 34 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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