US Bridges

US0080 over I-20

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · US 80 over I-20 · Structure no. 040900010209861

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over I-20 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0080 over I-20 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,856 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,041 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesI-20
LocationUS 80 over I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49825, -93.7551
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2021)
Projected traffic13,041 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US0080 over I-20 carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over I-20?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.