US Bridges

I0049 over UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · Broadway Intg. · Structure no. 084004550528536

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
392 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over UP RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over UP RR 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUP RR
LocationBroadway Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.28409, -92.44199
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over UP RR built?

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

What condition is I0049 over UP RR 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 RR carry?

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

How long is I0049 over UP RR?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.