US Bridges

I0049 over LA3233

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 4.62 MI N of LA 93 · Structure no. 034904550207221

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44,317
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over LA3233 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA3233 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 44,317 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,748 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesLA3233
Location4.62 MI N of LA 93
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.47781, -92.07654
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,317 (2021)
Projected traffic48,748 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over LA3233 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over LA3233 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over LA3233 carry?

About 44,317 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over LA3233?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over LA3233?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.