US Bridges

I0049 over St. Vincent Ave

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M. South of Kings HWY · Structure no. 040904550809766

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
87,567
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over St. Vincent Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over St. Vincent Ave 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 87,567 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,323 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesSt. Vincent Ave
Location0.2 M. South of Kings HWY
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47903, -93.75542
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 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 width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,567 (2021)
Projected traffic96,323 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 Ave built?

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

What condition is I0049 over St. Vincent Ave 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 Ave carry?

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

How long is I0049 over St. Vincent Ave?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over St. Vincent Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.