US Bridges

I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East of LA 3049 · Structure no. 040804513100001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,302 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
42,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 42,148 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,362 by 2041. The structure is 3,302 ft (1,006.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI0220
CrossesRed River/La 3049/538
Location.01 MI East of LA 3049
RouteInterstate 220
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55685, -93.77437
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,302 ft (1,006.4 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,148 (2021)
Projected traffic46,362 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$25.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538 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 I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538 carry?

About 42,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538?

The structure is 3,302 ft (1,006.4 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Red River/La 3049/538?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.