US Bridges

I0049 over T & P R/R

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.40M North of LA 526 Int · Structure no. 040904550805858

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,554 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over T & P R/R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over T & P R/R 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 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesT & P R/R
Location1.40M North of LA 526 Int
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.42347, -93.7501
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,554 ft (473.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesRailroad
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 T & P R/R built?

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

What condition is I0049 over T & P R/R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over T & P R/R carry?

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

How long is I0049 over T & P R/R?

The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over T & P R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.