US Bridges

Bodcau Station RD over I-20

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI East of LA 782-2 · Structure no. 040804510208601

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bodcau Station RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bodcau Station RD over I-20 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,072 by 2035. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBodcau Station RD
CrossesI-20
Location4.4 MI East of LA 782-2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5416, -93.6025
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2015)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bodcau Station RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bodcau Station RD 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 Bodcau Station RD over I-20 carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bodcau Station RD over I-20?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bodcau Station RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.