LA0168 over I-49
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.11 Miles W. of US 71 · Structure no. 040900000040274
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0168 over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0168 over I-49 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0168 over I-49 built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0168 over I-49 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0168 over I-49 carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0168 over I-49?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns LA0168 over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.