LA3048 over I-20
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · LA 3048 over I-20 · Structure no. 054203390304501
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3048 over I-20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3048 over I-20 in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2041. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3048 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3048 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA3048 over I-20 carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA3048 over I-20?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3048 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.