US Bridges

I0010 over Des Cannes Relief

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI East of LA 97 · Structure no. 030104500403391

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Des Cannes Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Des Cannes Relief in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 24,065 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,471 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesDes Cannes Relief
Location3.8 MI East of LA 97
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23616, -92.5685
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,065 (2022)
Projected traffic26,471 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I0010 over Des Cannes Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Des Cannes Relief 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Des Cannes Relief carry?

About 24,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Des Cannes Relief?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Des Cannes Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.