US Bridges

I0020 over I-20 EB & WB

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 21.41 MI E Lincoln Par LN · Structure no. 053704510621417

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over I-20 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over I-20 EB & WB in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesI-20 EB & WB
Location21.41 MI E Lincoln Par LN
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.49429, -92.0569
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over I-20 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over I-20 EB & WB 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 I-20 EB & WB carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over I-20 EB & WB?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over I-20 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.