US Bridges

Brewer RD over I-20

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040704510409501

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewer RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brewer RD over I-20 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,157 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBrewer RD
CrossesI-20
Location2.5 MI East of LA 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.56143, -93.0129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2015)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewer RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewer RD over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Brewer RD over I-20 carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Brewer RD over I-20?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brewer RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.