US Bridges

I0049 over LA 526 Int

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.35M South of LA3132 Int · Structure no. 040904550804052

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA 526 Int is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over LA 526 Int in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 28,142 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,956 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 526 Int
Location1.35M South of LA3132 Int
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.3989, -93.7521
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,142 (2021)
Projected traffic30,956 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I0049 over LA 526 Int built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA 526 Int 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA 526 Int carry?

About 28,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA 526 Int?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA 526 Int?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.