US0065 over I-20
FairMadison Parish, Louisiana · US 65 over I-20 · Structure no. 053300200612431
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,046
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0065 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0065 over I-20 in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 US0065 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0065 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US0065 over I-20 carry?
About 8,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0065 over I-20?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0065 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.