US Bridges

Albany RD over I-49

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 MI N of LA 538 · Structure no. 040900000040342

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany RD over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albany RD 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2029. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlbany RD
CrossesI-49
Location1.45 MI N of LA 538
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.6162, -93.83433
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2009)
Projected traffic605 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Albany RD over I-49 built?

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

What condition is Albany RD 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 Albany RD over I-49 carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Albany RD over I-49?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Albany RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.