US Bridges

I0055 over Parish Road

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0055 · Structure no. 625304529051192

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0055 over Parish Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0055 over Parish Road in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,665 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,431 by 2041. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesI0055
CrossesParish Road
LocationI0055
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates30.99504, -90.5069
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,665 (2021)
Projected traffic19,431 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0055 over Parish Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0055 over Parish Road 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 Parish Road carry?

About 17,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0055 over Parish Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0055 over Parish Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.