US Bridges

I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.65M North of LA 526 Int · Structure no. 040904550805705

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,039 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 2,039 ft (621.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesI-49/RAMPS/KCS RR
Location1.65M North of LA 526 Int
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.41878, -93.7527
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,039 ft (621.5 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR built?

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

What condition is I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR carry?

About 87,567 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR?

The structure is 2,039 ft (621.5 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I-49/RAMPS/KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.