US Bridges

I0049 over Ground

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · North I-49 / US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550531786

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 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 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 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
CrossesGround
LocationNorth I-49 / US 71 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32474, -92.4635
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 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 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 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 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.