US Bridges

I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49/US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550529746

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,068 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33,869 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,255 by 2041. The structure is 4,068 ft (1,239.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesI-49 US 167 Ramps Cit
LocationI-49/US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.30921, -92.44023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+41 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,068 ft (1,239.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,869 (2021)
Projected traffic37,255 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit built?

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

What condition is I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit carry?

About 33,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit?

The structure is 4,068 ft (1,239.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramps Cit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.