US Bridges

Shed RD over I-220

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI East of LA 3105 · Structure no. 040804513106531

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
637 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shed RD over I-220 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Shed RD over I-220 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 15,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,665 by 2035. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesShed RD
CrossesI-220
Location2.8 MI East of LA 3105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5586, -93.656
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
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,150 (2015)
Projected traffic16,665 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Shed RD over I-220 built?

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

What condition is Shed RD over I-220 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 Shed RD over I-220 carry?

About 15,150 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Shed RD over I-220?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shed RD over I-220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.