US Bridges

I0010 over Sabine River

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 07104500100001 · Structure no. 071004500100001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
5,007 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Sabine River 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 77,897 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,686 by 2041. The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesSabine River
Location07104500100001
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.12439, -93.7084
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+36 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,007 ft (1,526.1 m)
Longest span289 ft (88.1 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,897 (2021)
Projected traffic85,686 by 2041
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Sabine River built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Sabine River 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 Sabine River carry?

About 77,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Sabine River?

The structure is 5,007 ft (1,526.1 m) long with a longest span of 289 ft (88.1 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.