US Bridges

I0020 over Red River

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East LA 1 · Structure no. 040804510200001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
950 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Red River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over Red River in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, 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 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 69,892 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,881 by 2041. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesRed River
Location.01 MI East LA 1
RouteInterstate 20
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5117, -93.73981
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,892 (2021)
Projected traffic76,881 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Red River built?

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

What condition is I0020 over Red River 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 Red River carry?

About 69,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Red River?

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.