US Bridges

I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .80 MI East LA 1 · Structure no. 040804510200801

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesI0020
CrossesHamilton Mills Road
Location.80 MI East LA 1
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.51381, -93.7268
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,892 (2021)
Projected traffic76,881 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Hamilton Mills Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road carry?

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

How long is I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Hamilton Mills Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.