US Bridges

I0020 over Jewella Ave

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.93 MI East of I-220 · Structure no. 040904510114862

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Jewella Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0020 over Jewella Ave in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 98,318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,149 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesJewella Ave
Location2.93 MI East of I-220
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47245, -93.7969
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,318 (2021)
Projected traffic108,149 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0020 over Jewella Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Jewella Ave 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Jewella Ave carry?

About 98,318 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Jewella Ave?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Jewella Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.