FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Homestead Ave

Carrying Homestead Ave over CANAL NO.2

0.4MI.N.OF.VETERANS, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Homestead Ave

The Homestead Ave bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries Homestead Ave over CANAL NO.2. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How Homestead Ave compares

▼ 16.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
Homestead Ave 16.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
9.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
022630008900821

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

Homestead Ave is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Homestead Ave 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 Homestead Ave?

Homestead Ave in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Homestead Ave inspected?

Homestead Ave's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for Homestead Ave?

Homestead Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Homestead Ave?

Homestead Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Homestead Ave and does age affect safety?

Homestead Ave was built in 1970, making it 56 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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