US Bridges

I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 040804513102791

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3 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 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 279 ft (85 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0220
CrossesBenton-Road/La 3
Location3.3 MI E of US 71
RouteInterstate 220
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.55777, -93.7269
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,148 (2021)
Projected traffic46,362 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Benton-Road/La 3 built?

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

What condition is I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3 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 I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3 carry?

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

How long is I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Benton-Road/La 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.