US Bridges

LA0033 over I-20

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles North of US 80 · Structure no. 053100690100601

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0033 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0033 over I-20 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 11,331 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,464 by 2041. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0033
CrossesI-20
Location0.6 Miles North of US 80
RouteState Highway 33
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53992, -92.6169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,331 (2021)
Projected traffic12,464 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0033 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0033 over I-20 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 LA0033 over I-20 carry?

About 11,331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0033 over I-20?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns LA0033 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.