US Bridges

I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI W of LA 109 · Structure no. 071000000000022

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,007 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 16,426 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,068 by 2044. The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesI-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R
Location4.0 MI W of LA 109
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.13066, -93.6942
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,007 ft (1,526.1 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,426 (2024)
Projected traffic18,068 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R carry?

About 16,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R?

The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I-10 Serv Rds B. Sab R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.