I0049 over Ground
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · North I-49 / US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550531675
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,642
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Ground is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Ground in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Ground built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Ground 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Ground carry?
About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Ground?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Ground?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.