US Bridges

I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.58 M. North of LA 511 · Structure no. 040904550809761

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesSt. Vincent Avenue
Location2.58 M. North of LA 511
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.47891, -93.7549
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 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
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue 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 2025.

How much traffic does I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue carry?

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

How long is I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.