US Bridges

I0049 over I-220

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 @ I-220 Interchange · Structure no. 040900000040337

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,300 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I-220 is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I0049 over I-220 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 3,300 ft (1,005.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesI-220
LocationI-49 @ I-220 Interchange
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.53843, -93.79669
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans14
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length3,300 ft (1,005.8 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
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 I0049 over I-220 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over I-220 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over I-220 carry?

About 87,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over I-220?

The structure is 3,300 ft (1,005.8 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I-220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.