I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M North of LA 1200 · Structure no. 084004550546672
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 618 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,969 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2041. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean 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 Bayou Jean De Jean carry?
About 11,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean?
The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Jean De Jean?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.