US Bridges

I0049 over LA 115

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · Int. I-49 & LA 115 · Structure no. 080504550408012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA 115 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 115 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,352 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,387 by 2041. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 115
LocationInt. I-49 & LA 115
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.95207, -92.2763
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,352 (2021)
Projected traffic11,387 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over LA 115 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA 115 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA 115 carry?

About 10,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA 115?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA 115?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.