US Bridges

I0020 over Boeuf River

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 133 · Structure no. 054204510707362

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,997
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Boeuf River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over Boeuf River in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,997 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,696 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesBoeuf River
Location3.0 MI East of LA 133
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.46834, -91.8108
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,997 (2021)
Projected traffic18,696 by 2041
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Boeuf River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Boeuf River carry?

About 16,997 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.