LA0531 over I-20
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · LA 531 over I-20 · Structure no. 046001110203321
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 302 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,689
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0531 over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0531 over I-20 in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0531 over I-20 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0531 over I-20 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does LA0531 over I-20 carry?
About 1,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0531 over I-20?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0531 over I-20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.