US Bridges

I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI NW of LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071004503000002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,065 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 1,065 ft (324.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesI 10; SP Rr; KCS RR
Location4.1 MI NW of LA 1138-2
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.22671, -93.30136
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,065 ft (324.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR built?

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

What condition is I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; 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 I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR?

The structure is 1,065 ft (324.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over I 10; SP Rr; KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.