US Bridges

Lakeshore DR over I-220

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.11 Mile North of I 20 · Structure no. 040904513002341

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,660
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR over I-220 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeshore DR over I-220 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 18,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,526 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore DR
CrossesI-220
Location2.11 Mile North of I 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48554, -93.8288
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,660 (2015)
Projected traffic20,526 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore DR over I-220 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR over I-220 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 Lakeshore DR over I-220 carry?

About 18,660 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lakeshore DR over I-220?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR over I-220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.