US Bridges

I0049 over LA 182

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI N. of LA 726 · Structure no. 032804550107471

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,889
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA 182 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 182 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 44,889 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,377 by 2041. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesLA 182
Location3.0 MI N. of LA 726
RouteInterstate 49
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36369, -92.0479
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,889 (2021)
Projected traffic49,377 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 182 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA 182 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA 182 carry?

About 44,889 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA 182?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA 182?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.