US Bridges

I0049 over Judson Walsh Road

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.51 MI N of LA 3233 · Structure no. 034904550208741

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Judson Walsh Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Judson Walsh Road 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 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 44,138 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,551 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesJudson Walsh Road
Location1.51 MI N of LA 3233
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.49954, -92.0717
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,138 (2021)
Projected traffic48,551 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 Judson Walsh Road built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Judson Walsh Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Judson Walsh Road carry?

About 44,138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Judson Walsh Road?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Judson Walsh Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.