I0049 over LA 498
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / LA 498 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550535541
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,770
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over LA 498 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 498 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 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 LA 498 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over LA 498 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over LA 498 carry?
About 42,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over LA 498?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over LA 498?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.