US Bridges

I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .54 M. No of US 80 · Structure no. 040904550810451

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,437 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78,214
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 78,214 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,035 by 2041. The structure is 3,437 ft (1,047.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R
Location.54 M. No of US 80
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.48889, -93.755
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,437 ft (1,047.6 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,214 (2021)
Projected traffic86,035 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R carry?

About 78,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R?

The structure is 3,437 ft (1,047.6 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 79 & 80 I-20 & KCS R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.