US Bridges

Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs

PoorClosed to traffic

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. So. of U.S. 80 · Structure no. 040932295934551

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
709 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
22,308
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 22,308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,538 by 1999. The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesKCS Mopac & Pac Rrs
Location0.1 Mi. So. of U.S. 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49345, -93.75997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length709 ft (216.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,308 (1979)
Projected traffic24,538 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs carry?

About 22,308 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs?

The structure is 709 ft (216.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over KCS Mopac & Pac Rrs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.