US Bridges

I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 040904510117155

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
491 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesKCS RR & Access Road
Location.6 MI East of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49217, -93.7695
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length491 ft (149.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road carry?

About 87,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road?

The structure is 491 ft (149.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over KCS RR & Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.