US Bridges

I0049 over 63rd. ST

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 @ 63rd ST (loc Rd) · Structure no. 040904550807631

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over 63rd. ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over 63rd. ST in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 87,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,324 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI0049
Crosses63rd. ST
LocationI-49 @ 63rd ST (loc Rd)
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.4484, -93.7565
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,568 (2021)
Projected traffic96,324 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over 63rd. ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over 63rd. ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over 63rd. ST carry?

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

How long is I0049 over 63rd. ST?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over 63rd. ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.