US Bridges

I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI North of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904550806111

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
3,986 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0049 over City Sts/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 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 87,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,324 by 2041. The structure is 3,986 ft (1,214.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesCity Sts/Kcs RR
Location1.9 MI North of LA 526
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42699, -93.7516
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+41 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,986 ft (1,214.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,568 (2021)
Projected traffic96,324 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 City Sts/Kcs RR built?

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

What condition is I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR carry?

About 87,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR?

The structure is 3,986 ft (1,214.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over City Sts/Kcs RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.