College Dr
Carrying College Dr over DAWSON CREEK
0.1 MI N of LA 427, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: College Dr
The College Dr bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries College Dr over DAWSON CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49,656 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How College Dr compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 31.1 m (102 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 49,656 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 611730252910851
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether College Dr 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 College Dr 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 College Dr?
College Dr in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is College Dr inspected?
College Dr'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 49,656 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. College Dr 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 College Dr?
College Dr has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining College Dr?
College Dr is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is College Dr and does age affect safety?
College Dr was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
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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