I0020 over Mississippi River
FairMadison Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 053304510900001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 11,052 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I0020 over Mississippi River in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 36,023 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,625 by 2041. The structure is 11,052 ft (3,368.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over Mississippi River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I0020 over Mississippi River carry?
About 36,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 11,052 ft (3,368.6 m) long with a longest span of 870 ft (265.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.