US Bridges

Riverside Rd. over I0010

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI S of LA 97 · Structure no. 030104500402721

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2015 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.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,060 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Rd.
CrossesI0010
Location0.9 MI S of LA 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23659, -92.5799
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2015)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Rd. over I0010 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Riverside Rd. over I0010?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Rd. over I0010?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.