US Bridges

Vancil RD over I-20

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053704510611901

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,890
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vancil RD over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vancil RD over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,479 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesVancil RD
CrossesI-20
Location1.0 MI East of LA 546
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51035, -92.2136
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,890 (2015)
Projected traffic6,479 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vancil RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vancil RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Vancil RD over I-20 carry?

About 5,890 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Vancil RD over I-20?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vancil RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.