US Bridges

US0080 over UPRR

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.41 Mi. E. of I-20 · Structure no. 040900000040427

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,342
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over UPRR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US0080 over UPRR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,342 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,476 by 2041. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesUPRR
Location0.41 Mi. E. of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44636, -93.94564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,342 (2021)
Projected traffic12,476 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US0080 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over UPRR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US0080 over UPRR carry?

About 11,342 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over UPRR?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.