Connecting the data points... literally.
Connecting the data points... literally.
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
11.2% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
12,684
Poor Condition
1,423(11.2%)
Avg Bridge Age
44 yrs
Trend
Improving
| Metric | Louisiana | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 11.2% | 6.7% | Improving |
| vs. National Average | +4.5 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 4,797(37.8%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
12,684
Poor Condition
1,423(11.2%)
Average Age
44 yrs
Daily Crossings
99.1M
Good or Better
4,797(37.8%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 | West Baton Rouge Parish | 6 | 5 | 7 | 197,070 |
| I0010 | East Baton Rouge Parish | 6 | 5 | 6 | 187,499 |
| I0010 | Orleans Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 181,400 |
| I0010 | Jefferson Parish | 5 | 7 | 8 | 126,119 |
| I0010 | Orleans Parish | 5 | 6 | 7 | 120,200 |
| US0090-B | Jefferson Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 101,282 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 6 | 6 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 6 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
| I0020 | Caddo Parish | 5 | 5 | 5 | 98,318 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over FLAT RIVER
over TRIBUTARY TO BEAR CREEK
over CREEK
over HOUMA CANAL
over MADDEN CREEK
over BOGGY BAYOU CANAL
over WILLIAMS CREEK
over TWELVE MILE CREEK
over WALLACE BAYOU
over LAFOURCHE BAYOU
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.