LA1053 over I-55
FairTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · LA1053 · Structure no. 625308532600971
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 595
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1053 over I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1053 over I-55 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 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 595 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1053 over I-55 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1053 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 LA1053 over I-55 carry?
About 595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1053 over I-55?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1053 over I-55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.