US Bridges

US0071 over Icg RR

PoorPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040900530908944

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
585 ft
15 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 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,032 by 2041. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 34 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
Coordinates32.51248, -93.74607
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,484 (2021)
Projected traffic6,032 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 2025.

How much traffic does US0071 over Icg RR carry?

About 5,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Icg RR?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.