US Bridges

I0020 over US 165

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · I-20 over US 165 · Structure no. 053704510619882

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
506 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
66,061
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over US 165 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over US 165 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 66,061 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,667 by 2041. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesUS 165
LocationI-20 over US 165
RouteInterstate 20
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49936, -92.08169
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,061 (2021)
Projected traffic72,667 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over US 165 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over US 165 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 US 165 carry?

About 66,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over US 165?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over US 165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.