US Bridges

I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .45 MI No of I-49 Sbl · Structure no. 040904550810916

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8 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 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2036. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesS Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8
Location.45 MI No of I-49 Sbl
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49523, -93.762
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2016)
Projected traffic6,996 by 2036
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8 built?

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

What condition is I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8 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 S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8 carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over S Cd-Rd Lnwd Ave&us 79-8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.