US Bridges

I0049 over St. Vincent Avenue

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.58 M. North of LA 511 · Structure no. 040904550809762

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,142
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 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 28,142 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,956 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesSt. Vincent Avenue
Location2.58 M. North of LA 511
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.4791, -93.7552
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,142 (2021)
Projected traffic30,956 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$757,000
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 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 February 2025.

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

About 28,142 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.