US Bridges

LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.95 Mi. North of LA 162 · Structure no. 040800000040411

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,487 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,979
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,979 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2041. The structure is 1,487 ft (453.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0003
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.95 Mi. North of LA 162
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.71111, -93.73666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,487 ft (453.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,979 (2021)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,979 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 1,487 ft (453.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0003 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.