US Bridges

I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.64 M.S. LA 498 · Structure no. 084004550532901

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
42,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr 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 42,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,047 by 2041. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesIndustrial Park RD &uprr
Location2.64 M.S. LA 498
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.32992, -92.4806
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,770 (2021)
Projected traffic47,047 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr 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 Industrial Park RD &uprr carry?

About 42,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Industrial Park RD &uprr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.