US Bridges

I0210 over Contraband Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071004503004992

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over Contraband Bayou is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0210 over Contraband Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesContraband Bayou
Location.6 MI East of LA 1138-2
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19702, -93.2375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over Contraband Bayou built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over Contraband Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over Contraband Bayou carry?

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

How long is I0210 over Contraband Bayou?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over Contraband Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.