US Bridges

Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. N. of LA 511 · Structure no. 040932270934781

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,541 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,514
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 7,514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,265 by 2039. The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJewella Ave
CrossesMopac Railroad
Location0.5 Mi. N. of LA 511
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45344, -93.79747
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,541 ft (469.7 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,514 (2019)
Projected traffic8,265 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad carry?

About 7,514 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad?

The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Jewella Ave over Mopac Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.