US Bridges

LA0546 over Intg I-20

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · LA 546 over I-20 · Structure no. 053701580110121

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,892
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0546 over Intg I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0546 over Intg I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 7,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,681 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesLA0546
CrossesIntg I-20
LocationLA 546 over I-20
RouteState Highway 546
Coordinates32.50968, -92.2465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,892 (2021)
Projected traffic8,681 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0546 over Intg I-20 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0546 over Intg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0546 over Intg I-20 carry?

About 7,892 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0546 over Intg I-20?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0546 over Intg I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.