US Bridges

I0020 over Ramp J-2

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI E of LA 1 · Structure no. 040800000040454

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Ramp J-2 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over Ramp J-2 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 71,593 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,752 by 2041. The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesRamp J-2
Location0.2 MI E of LA 1
RouteInterstate 20
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51372, -93.73598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,593 (2021)
Projected traffic78,752 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Ramp J-2 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I0020 over Ramp J-2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Ramp J-2 carry?

About 71,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Ramp J-2?

The structure is 434 ft (132.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Ramp J-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.