US Bridges

I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · I-20/US 165 Interchange · Structure no. 053700153106368

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S 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 31,285 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,413 by 2041. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesI-20 Ramp D from US165 S
LocationI-20/US 165 Interchange
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.5017, -92.08301
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,285 (2021)
Projected traffic34,413 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S built?

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

What condition is I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S carry?

About 31,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over I-20 Ramp D from US165 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.