US Bridges

Russell Sage RD over I-20

Poor

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053704510625321

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Sage RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Sage RD over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,345 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRussell Sage RD
CrossesI-20
Location5.5 MI East of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.48872, -91.99094
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2015)
Projected traffic4,345 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell Sage RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Sage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Sage RD over I-20 carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Russell Sage RD over I-20?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Sage RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.