US Bridges

LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · LA 526 over LA 523 · Structure no. 040908090811752

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,911
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 16,911 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,602 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0526
CrossesLA 523 & KCS RR
LocationLA 526 over LA 523
RouteState Highway 526
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40135, -93.7353
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,911 (2021)
Projected traffic18,602 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 LA 523 & KCS RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR 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 LA 523 & KCS RR carry?

About 16,911 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0526 over LA 523 & KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.