US Bridges

I0049 over Rapides Station Rd.

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 Mi. North of LA 498 · Structure no. 084004550539802

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Rapides Station Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Rapides Station Rd. 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 20,561 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,617 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesRapides Station Rd.
Location4.4 Mi. North of LA 498
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.36206, -92.5877
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,561 (2021)
Projected traffic22,617 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rapides Station Rd. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Rapides Station Rd. 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 Rapides Station Rd. carry?

About 20,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Rapides Station Rd.?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Rapides Station Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.