I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI West of LA 71 · Structure no. 040904510118818
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,567
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, 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 5 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 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST 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 I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST carry?
About 87,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over LA Ave &howell ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.