US Bridges

I0020 over Linwood Avenue

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-20 over I-49 Ramp · Structure no. 040904510117646

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Linwood Avenue is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0020 over Linwood Avenue in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesLinwood Avenue
LocationI-20 over I-49 Ramp
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.49696, -93.7618
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Linwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Linwood Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Linwood Avenue carry?

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

How long is I0020 over Linwood Avenue?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Linwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.