US Bridges

Fairfield Ave over I-20

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI N of Southern Ave · Structure no. 040904510118261

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairfield Ave over I-20 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Fairfield Ave over I-20 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 54,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60,170 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairfield Ave
CrossesI-20
Location.01 MI N of Southern Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.49951, -93.7525
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,700 (2015)
Projected traffic60,170 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fairfield Ave over I-20 built?

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

What condition is Fairfield Ave over I-20 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 Fairfield Ave over I-20 carry?

About 54,700 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fairfield Ave over I-20?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Fairfield Ave over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.