I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake
FairMadison Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI West of LA 577 · Structure no. 053304510801772
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 482 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,481
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 31,481 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,629 by 2041. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake carry?
About 31,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake?
The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Joes Bayou Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.