US Bridges

I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 and US 71/165 Intg · Structure no. 084004550531537

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,525 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 2,525 ft (769.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesI-49 US71 Ramps Phillip
LocationI-49 and US 71/165 Intg
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.32261, -92.45911
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,525 ft (769.6 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip carry?

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

How long is I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip?

The structure is 2,525 ft (769.6 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over I-49 US71 Ramps Phillip?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.