US Bridges

LA3250 over I-49 UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.13 Mi. East of US 71 · Structure no. 084008403700131

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,188 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3250 over I-49 UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3250 over I-49 UP RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,205 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2041. The structure is 1,188 ft (362.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3250
CrossesI-49 UP RR
Location0.13 Mi. East of US 71
RouteState Highway 3250
Coordinates31.25407, -92.43659
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,188 ft (362.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,205 (2021)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA3250 over I-49 UP RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3250 over I-49 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA3250 over I-49 UP RR carry?

About 2,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is LA3250 over I-49 UP RR?

The structure is 1,188 ft (362.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA3250 over I-49 UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.