I0049 over LA 173
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 over LA173 · Structure no. 040900000040349
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,020 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,846
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over LA 173 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 173 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 6,846 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,530 by 2041. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over LA 173 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over LA 173 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 I0049 over LA 173 carry?
About 6,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over LA 173?
The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over LA 173?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.