I0049 over LA 98
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI N of I-10 · Structure no. 032804550102511
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66,737
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over LA 98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 98 in Lafayette 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 66,737 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,410 by 2041. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over LA 98 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over LA 98 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I0049 over LA 98 carry?
About 66,737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over LA 98?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over LA 98?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.