US Bridges

I0210 over SP & KCS RR

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E of LA108 · Structure no. 071004503000001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
770 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
58,320
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over SP & KCS RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0210 over SP & KCS RR in Calcasieu 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 58,320 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,152 by 2041. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesSP & KCS RR
Location1.6 MI E of LA108
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22634, -93.30455
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,320 (2021)
Projected traffic64,152 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over SP & KCS RR built?

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

What condition is I0210 over SP & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0210 over SP & KCS RR carry?

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

How long is I0210 over SP & KCS RR?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over SP & KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.