US Bridges

I0055 over South Slough

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 8.9 MI N. of Parish Line · Structure no. 625304529008991

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0055 over South Slough is a concrete slab carrying I0055 over South Slough in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 39,850 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,835 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI0055
CrossesSouth Slough
Location8.9 MI N. of Parish Line
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates30.40696, -90.4322
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.
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,850 (2021)
Projected traffic43,835 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0055 over South Slough built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0055 over South Slough 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 South Slough carry?

About 39,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0055 over South Slough?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I0055 over South Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.