US Bridges

I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR

Fair

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · JCT of I-10 & US 61 · Structure no. 610304501118472

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,848 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
21,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 21,372 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,509 by 2041. The structure is 1,848 ft (563.3 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
CrossesUS 61 & KCS RR
LocationJCT of I-10 & US 61
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAscension Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15441, -90.81097
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,848 ft (563.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,372 (2021)
Projected traffic23,509 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 US 61 & KCS RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR 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 US 61 & KCS RR carry?

About 21,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR?

The structure is 1,848 ft (563.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over US 61 & KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.