US Bridges

LA0183 over I-20

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · LA 183 over I-20 · Structure no. 054201850100001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0183 over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0183 over I-20 in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2041. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesLA0183
CrossesI-20
LocationLA 183 over I-20
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates32.4556, -91.62756
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2021)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0183 over I-20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0183 over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0183 over I-20 carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0183 over I-20?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0183 over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.