US Bridges

I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr

Poor

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 040904510117061

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
802 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr 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 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.

It carries about 98,318 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,149 by 2041. The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesLk Shore Dr&kesrr
Location.5 MI East of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49173, -93.7707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length802 ft (244.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr built?

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

What condition is I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr carry?

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

How long is I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr?

The structure is 802 ft (244.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kesrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.