US Bridges

I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550529916

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
777 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 16,934 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,627 by 2041. The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesI-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7
LocationI-49 / US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30422, -92.4456
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length777 ft (236.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,934 (2021)
Projected traffic18,627 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7 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 I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7 carry?

About 16,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7?

The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I-49 US 167 Ramp D6&D7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.