I0049 over LA 726
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · I-49 over LA 726 · Structure no. 032804550104471
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 249 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over LA 726 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 726 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 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 53,236 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,559 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over LA 726 built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over LA 726 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I0049 over LA 726 carry?
About 53,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over LA 726?
The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over LA 726?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.