US Bridges

I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · North I-49 / US 71 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550531828

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,434 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR 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 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 2,434 ft (741.9 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
CrossesRailroad Ave. UP RR
LocationNorth I-49 / US 71 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32622, -92.46816
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,434 ft (741.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 and railroad
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 Railroad Ave. UP RR built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR 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 Railroad Ave. UP RR carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR?

The structure is 2,434 ft (741.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Railroad Ave. UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.