US Bridges

I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .38 MI N. of I-49 Nbl · Structure no. 040904550810837

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,177 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N 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 87,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,324 by 2041. The structure is 2,177 ft (663.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N
Location.38 MI N. of I-49 Nbl
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49385, -93.75735
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,177 ft (663.5 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,568 (2021)
Projected traffic96,324 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$8.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N built?

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

What condition is I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N carry?

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

How long is I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N?

The structure is 2,177 ft (663.5 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 79-80 Rps E-S&w-N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.