US Bridges

LA0602-1 over I-20

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · LA 602 over I-20 · Structure no. 053301820101701

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0602-1 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0602-1 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0602-1
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 602 over I-20
RouteState Highway 602
Coordinates32.38084, -91.1715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2021)
Projected traffic973 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0602-1 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0602-1 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 LA0602-1 over I-20 carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0602-1 over I-20?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0602-1 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.