US Bridges

I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · I-20 over US 371 · Structure no. 046004510306341

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 32,869 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,155 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0020
CrossesUS371 @ Dixie Inn
LocationI-20 over US 371
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59019, -93.3367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,869 (2021)
Projected traffic36,155 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn carry?

About 32,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over US371 @ Dixie Inn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.