US Bridges

I0049 over LA 2

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI N of US 71 · Structure no. 040900000040397

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 2 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 53,023 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,325 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 2
Location3.2 MI N of US 71
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.89665, -93.8611
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,023 (2021)
Projected traffic58,325 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
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 LA 2 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA 2 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA 2 carry?

About 53,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA 2?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.