US Bridges

I0049 over LA0093

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · I-49 over LA 93 · Structure no. 034904550202592

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA0093 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA0093 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 25,609 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,169 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA0093
LocationI-49 over LA 93
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.4166, -92.0542
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,609 (2021)
Projected traffic28,169 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over LA0093 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA0093 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA0093 carry?

About 25,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA0093?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA0093?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.