LA0594 over I-20
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.68 MI NE of LA 15 · Structure no. 053703260100711
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 465 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,786
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0594 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0594 over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,786 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,064 by 2041. The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long and 49 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0594 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0594 over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0594 over I-20 carry?
About 12,786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0594 over I-20?
The structure is 465 ft (141.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns LA0594 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.