US Bridges

I0010 over LA 44

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · JCT LA 44 & I-10 · Structure no. 610304501111322

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 44 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA 44 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 25,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,308 by 2041. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 44
LocationJCT LA 44 & I-10
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.19297, -90.92063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,735 (2021)
Projected traffic28,308 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 LA 44 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over LA 44 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 44 carry?

About 25,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 44?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.