US Bridges

LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI South of I-20 · Structure no. 040908090801391

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,308
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 15,308 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,838 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesMissouri Pacific Railroa
Location1.2 MI South of I-20
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42935, -93.9002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,308 (2021)
Projected traffic16,838 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Missouri Pacific Railroa built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa carry?

About 15,308 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over Missouri Pacific Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.