Forestry RD over I-49
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.9M N of LA 112 on I-49 · Structure no. 084004550515811
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 463 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forestry RD over I-49 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Forestry RD 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,606 by 2035. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 Forestry RD over I-49 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forestry RD over I-49 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Forestry RD over I-49 carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Forestry RD over I-49?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Forestry RD over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.