US Bridges

I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 9.9 M S of LA 22 · Structure no. 625304529001318

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,926 by 2041. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0055
CrossesOff Ramp US 51 Manchac
Location9.9 M S of LA 22
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates30.30014, -90.40507
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2021)
Projected traffic8,926 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac carry?

About 8,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0055 over Off Ramp US 51 Manchac?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.