US Bridges

Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · Broadway Intg. · Structure no. 084004550528681

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B 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 1,291 ft (393.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesI-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B
LocationBroadway Intg.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.28339, -92.44314
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,291 ft (393.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2015)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B built?

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

What condition is Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B 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 Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B?

The structure is 1,291 ft (393.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over I-49 Ramp Upr/R Hynson B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.