US Bridges

US0071 over Icg RR

PoorPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040900530908941

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Icg RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Icg RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,032 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesIcg RR
Location.5 MI North of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51244, -93.7443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,484 (2021)
Projected traffic6,032 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over Icg RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over Icg RR carry?

About 5,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Icg RR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.