LA0157 over I-20
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · LA 157 over I-20 · Structure no. 040800820305591
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,436
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over I-20 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0157 over I-20 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 5,436 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,979 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0157 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0157 over I-20 carry?
About 5,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over I-20?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.