US Bridges

I0049 over LA 726

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · I-49 over LA 726 · Structure no. 032804550104472

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
11,728
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 11,728 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 726
LocationI-49 over LA 726
RouteInterstate 49
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.32272, -92.0344
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,728 (2021)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 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 11,728 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.