US Bridges

Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave.

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .56 M. South of US 79 · Structure no. 040904510118673

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave. in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,940 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,034 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLine Ave
CrossesRamp H/La Ave.
Location.56 M. South of US 79
RouteInterstate 20
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50334, -93.7462
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,940 (2015)
Projected traffic12,034 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave. carry?

About 10,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave.?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Line Ave over Ramp H/La Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.