I0049 over Rest Area
FairSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 5.64 MI S of LA 29 · Structure no. 034904550226032
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Rest Area is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Rest Area in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,894 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Rest Area built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Rest Area 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 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Rest Area carry?
About 13,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Rest Area?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Rest Area?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.