US Bridges

LA0526 over I-20

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI S. of US 79 · Structure no. 040908090800151

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over I-20 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 14,962 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,458 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesI-20
Location0.1 MI S. of US 79
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44786, -93.8991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,962 (2021)
Projected traffic16,458 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0526 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0526 over I-20 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0526 over I-20 carry?

About 14,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0526 over I-20?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.