Central Throughway
Carrying Central Throughway over BEAVER BAYOU
0.2 MI. S. OF LA37, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Central Throughway
The Central Throughway bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries Central Throughway over BEAVER BAYOU. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 114.3 meters (375 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Central Throughway compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 114.3 m (375 ft)
- Deck Width
- 25.9 m (85 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 611700000610335
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Central Throughway 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 Central Throughway 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 Central Throughway?
Central Throughway 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 Central Throughway inspected?
Central Throughway'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 10,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Central Throughway 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 Central Throughway?
Central Throughway has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Central Throughway?
Central Throughway is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Central Throughway and does age affect safety?
Central Throughway was built in 2011, making it 15 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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