US Bridges

I0049 over UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.05 Mi. North of LA 498 · Structure no. 084004550536471

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,623 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,033
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0049 over UP RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,033 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,536 by 2041. The structure is 1,623 ft (494.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesUP RR
Location1.05 Mi. North of LA 498
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.34951, -92.5336
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 2023
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,623 ft (494.7 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,033 (2021)
Projected traffic27,536 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over UP RR carry?

About 25,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over UP RR?

The structure is 1,623 ft (494.7 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.