US Bridges

LA0538 over I-49

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.81 MI West of US 71 · Structure no. 040900000040341

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
530 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0538 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0538 over I-49 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2041. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0538
CrossesI-49
Location1.81 MI West of US 71
RouteState Highway 538
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.60006, -93.832
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2021)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0538 over I-49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0538 over I-49 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0538 over I-49 carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA0538 over I-49?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0538 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.