FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I0020

Carrying I0020 over M.P. RR

.6 MI EAST OF US 80, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I0020

The I0020 bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries I0020 over M.P. RR. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 125.6 meters (412 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98,318 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I0020 compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
I0020 27.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.9
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
125.6 m (412 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
98,318 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040904510106311

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

I0020 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare I0020 against other structures in Caddo and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I0020?

I0020 in Caddo, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I0020 inspected?

I0020's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 98,318 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I0020 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I0020?

I0020 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I0020?

I0020 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I0020 and does age affect safety?

I0020 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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