US Bridges

I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550530085

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str. 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 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 1,316 ft (401.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 167 Ramps City Str.
LocationI-49 / US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30514, -92.44431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,316 ft (401.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str. 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 US 167 Ramps City Str. carry?

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

How long is I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str.?

The structure is 1,316 ft (401.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 167 Ramps City Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.