US Bridges

I0049 over UP Railroad

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.54 Mi. Nroth of LA 3250 · Structure no. 084004550528071

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,860 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
45,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over UP Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over UP Railroad in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 45,104 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,614 by 2041. The structure is 1,860 ft (566.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.54 Mi. Nroth of LA 3250
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.27597, -92.43942
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,860 ft (566.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,104 (2021)
Projected traffic49,614 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over UP Railroad carry?

About 45,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over UP Railroad?

The structure is 1,860 ft (566.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.