US Bridges

I0020 over Hudson ST

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.47 MI East of I-220 · Structure no. 040904510115402

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Hudson ST is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Hudson ST 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 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 98,318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,149 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesHudson ST
Location3.47 MI East of I-220
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.47484, -93.7884
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,318 (2021)
Projected traffic108,149 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Hudson ST built?

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

What condition is I0020 over Hudson ST 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 I0020 over Hudson ST carry?

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

How long is I0020 over Hudson ST?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Hudson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.