US Bridges

I0220 over Russell Road

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 040904513005622

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0220 over Russell Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0220 over Russell Road in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 46 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,070 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0220
CrossesRussell Road
Location5.4 MI North of I-20
RouteInterstate 220
Coordinates32.5287, -93.8025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2021)
Projected traffic15,070 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Russell Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I0220 over Russell Road 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 2025.

How much traffic does I0220 over Russell Road carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0220 over Russell Road?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I0220 over Russell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.