US Bridges

LA0112 over I-49

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49/LA 112 Intg. · Structure no. 084000730306651

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,304
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0112 over I-49 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,534 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0112
CrossesI-49
LocationI-49/LA 112 Intg.
RouteState Highway 112
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.07125, -92.4339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2021)
Projected traffic2,534 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0112 over I-49 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over I-49 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over I-49 carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over I-49?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.