US Bridges

I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · I-20/US 165 Interchange · Structure no. 053700153106365

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesUS165 NB Ramp from I20 W
LocationI-20/US 165 Interchange
RouteInterstate 20
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50073, -92.0819
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over US165 NB Ramp from I20 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.