US Bridges

LA0445 over I-12

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625302780103131

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,876
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0445 over I-12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0445 over I-12 in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,876 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,763 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0445
CrossesI-12
LocationI0012
RouteState Highway 445
Coordinates30.48032, -90.3341
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,876 (2021)
Projected traffic9,763 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0445 over I-12 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0445 over I-12 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does LA0445 over I-12 carry?

About 8,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0445 over I-12?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0445 over I-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.