US Bridges

I0010 over LA0013

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · I-10 over LA 13 · Structure no. 030104500414371

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,003
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA0013 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA0013 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 66,003 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,603 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLA0013
LocationI-10 over LA 13
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23552, -92.3857
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,003 (2021)
Projected traffic72,603 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$865,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over LA0013 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over LA0013 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA0013 carry?

About 66,003 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA0013?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA0013?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.