US0071 over UP Railroad
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · .3 Mi. N of Int I-49 · Structure no. 084000080914421
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,994
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over UP Railroad in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,994 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,493 by 2041. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over UP Railroad built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over UP Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over UP Railroad carry?
About 14,994 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over UP Railroad?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over UP Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.