I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd.
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI NE of D.Jacks Blvd · Structure no. 040804510201951
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,892
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd. in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd. built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd. 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 LA 72/OLD Minden Rd. carry?
About 69,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd.?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over LA 72/OLD Minden Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.