US Bridges

Riverside RD over I0010

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of LA 97 · Structure no. 030104500401431

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside RD over I0010 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside RD over I0010 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside RD
CrossesI0010
Location1.9 MI East of LA 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23606, -92.6013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2023)
Projected traffic453 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside RD over I0010 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside RD over I0010 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside RD over I0010 carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Riverside RD over I0010?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside RD over I0010?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.