US Bridges

Rwe Jones Drive over I 20

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · LA 147 over I-20 · Structure no. 053104510509931

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rwe Jones Drive over I 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rwe Jones Drive over I 20 in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2041. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRwe Jones Drive
CrossesI 20
LocationLA 147 over I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54118, -92.7127
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2021)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rwe Jones Drive over I 20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rwe Jones Drive 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rwe Jones Drive over I 20 carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rwe Jones Drive over I 20?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rwe Jones Drive over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.