US Bridges

I0210 over Cove Lane

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI W of LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071000000070233

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over Cove Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0210 over Cove Lane in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 58,320 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,152 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesI0210
CrossesCove Lane
Location1.0 MI W of LA 1138-2
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates30.19591, -93.26632
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,320 (2021)
Projected traffic64,152 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over Cove Lane built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over Cove Lane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over Cove Lane carry?

About 58,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over Cove Lane?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over Cove Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.