US Bridges

I0049 over LA 3194

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 at LA 3194 · Structure no. 040900000040334

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
462 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,221
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA 3194 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 3194 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 59,221 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,143 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 3194
LocationI-49 at LA 3194
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.55104, -93.79375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,221 (2021)
Projected traffic65,143 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I0049 over LA 3194 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA 3194 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA 3194 carry?

About 59,221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA 3194?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA 3194?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.