US Bridges

I0220 over Benoit Bayou

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 3105 · Structure no. 040804513104792

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,972
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over Benoit Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0220 over Benoit Bayou 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 35,972 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,569 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0220
CrossesBenoit Bayou
Location1.0 MI East of LA 3105
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.55795, -93.6929
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,972 (2021)
Projected traffic39,569 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0220 over Benoit Bayou built?

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

What condition is I0220 over Benoit Bayou 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 Benoit Bayou carry?

About 35,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0220 over Benoit Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Benoit Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.