US Bridges

I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI S of I-20/US 71 · Structure no. 040804510201407

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,187 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
Crosses1-20 US 71 KCS RR
Location0.2 MI S of I-20/US 71
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.51286, -93.71768
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,187 ft (361.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR?

The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over 1-20 US 71 KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.