US Bridges

I0220 over Ground

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 at I-220 · Structure no. 040900000040338

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

About this bridge

I0220 over Ground is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I0220 over Ground 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 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0220
CrossesGround
LocationI-49 at I-220
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.54292, -93.7914
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 I0220 over Ground built?

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

What condition is I0220 over Ground 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I0220 over Ground carry?

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

How long is I0220 over Ground?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.