FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENHAM RD

Carrying DENHAM RD over BEAVER BAYOU

1.6 M W OF LA 37, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DENHAM RD

The DENHAM RD bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries DENHAM RD over BEAVER BAYOU. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,616 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How DENHAM RD compares

▲ 14.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Louisiana bridges
548
Bridges in East Baton Rouge · 103 in Poor condition
DENHAM RD 46.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,616 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611700000000025

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, 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 DENHAM RD 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 DENHAM RD against other structures in East Baton Rouge 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 DENHAM RD?

DENHAM RD in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENHAM RD inspected?

DENHAM RD'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 4,616 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENHAM RD 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 DENHAM RD?

DENHAM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENHAM RD?

DENHAM RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DENHAM RD and does age affect safety?

DENHAM RD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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