I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · I-20 Ramp to LA 1 · Structure no. 040904510118917
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,481 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 87,567
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 1,481 ft (451.4 m) long and 35 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S carry?
About 87,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S?
The structure is 1,481 ft (451.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over I-20 Ramp W-N I-20 Mkt S?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.