US Bridges

I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str.

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550530098

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,213 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str. 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 2,213 ft (674.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesI49 US167 Ramps Str.
LocationI-49 / US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30607, -92.44892
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 inspectionJune 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,213 ft (674.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 I49 US167 Ramps Str. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str. carry?

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

How long is I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str.?

The structure is 2,213 ft (674.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I49 US167 Ramps Str.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.