FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAUSEWAY BLVD

Carrying CAUSEWAY BLVD over US 61 & LA 611-9 & CIRCL

0.6 MI N OF US 90, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAUSEWAY BLVD

The CAUSEWAY BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries CAUSEWAY BLVD over US 61 & LA 611-9 & CIRCL. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 24 sections, stretching 419.7 meters (1377 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44,036 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 23.3 metric tons.

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

How CAUSEWAY BLVD compares

▼ 9.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
CAUSEWAY BLVD 23.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.1
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
9.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
24
Structure Length
419.7 m (1377 ft)
Deck Width
20.0 m (66 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
44,036 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022629588900941

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

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

CAUSEWAY BLVD in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAUSEWAY BLVD inspected?

CAUSEWAY 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 44,036 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAUSEWAY BLVD 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 CAUSEWAY BLVD?

CAUSEWAY BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAUSEWAY BLVD?

CAUSEWAY BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CAUSEWAY BLVD and does age affect safety?

CAUSEWAY BLVD was built in 1957, making it 69 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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