US Bridges

I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr

Poor

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 040904510117062

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
820 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
98,318
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 4 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 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesLk Shore Dr&kcsrr
Location.5 MI East of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.49301, -93.7688
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98,318 (2021)
Projected traffic108,149 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr 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 June 2023.

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

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

How long is I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Lk Shore Dr&kcsrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.