LA3249 over I-20
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053704510613171
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3249 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3249 over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,375 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3249 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is LA3249 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA3249 over I-20 carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA3249 over I-20?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3249 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.