US Bridges

I0049 over Ground

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / LA 3250 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550526665

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Ground is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I0049 over Ground in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesGround
LocationI-49 / LA 3250 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.25621, -92.43514
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 I0049 over Ground built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Ground 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Ground carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Ground?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.