US Bridges

Houeye RD over I-55

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0055 · Structure no. 625304529035001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houeye RD over I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houeye RD over I-55 in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,057 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesHoueye RD
CrossesI-55
LocationI0055
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.76272, -90.5333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2015)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Houeye RD over I-55 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houeye RD over I-55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Houeye RD over I-55 carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Houeye RD over I-55?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Houeye RD over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.