US Bridges

I0220 over I-20

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.99 Miles N of LA 511 · Structure no. 040904513000001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0220 over I-20 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 42,148 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,362 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0220
CrossesI-20
Location0.99 Miles N of LA 511
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.45666, -93.84462
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,148 (2021)
Projected traffic46,362 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0220 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0220 over I-20 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0220 over I-20 carry?

About 42,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0220 over I-20?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.