US Bridges

Pines RD over I-20

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904510110601

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pines RD over I-20 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 35,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,380 by 2035. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPines RD
CrossesI-20
Location1.9 MI East of LA 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.45093, -93.8657
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2015)
Projected traffic39,380 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pines RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pines RD over I-20 carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pines RD over I-20?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pines RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.