US Bridges

I0010 over Canal

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M E of I-10&US 61 · Structure no. 610304501119201

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Canal in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,274 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,201 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 210 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesCanal
Location0.4 M E of I-10&US 61
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.15232, -90.79917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width210 ft (64 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,274 (2021)
Projected traffic54,201 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Canal built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Canal carry?

About 49,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.