US Bridges

I0220 over Viking-Drive

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.31 MI East of LA 3049 · Structure no. 040804513102312

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over Viking-Drive is a concrete continuous slab carrying I0220 over Viking-Drive in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,070 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0220
CrossesViking-Drive
Location2.31 MI East of LA 3049
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.55832, -93.73471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2021)
Projected traffic15,070 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0220 over Viking-Drive built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0220 over Viking-Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I0220 over Viking-Drive carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0220 over Viking-Drive?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Viking-Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.