US Bridges

I0210 over Ernest Street

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI E of LA 1138-2 · Structure no. 071004503005941

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,874
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over Ernest Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I0210 over Ernest Street in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 32,874 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,161 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0210
CrossesErnest Street
Location1.5 MI E of LA 1138-2
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates30.19692, -93.22345
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,874 (2021)
Projected traffic36,161 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over Ernest Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over Ernest Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over Ernest Street carry?

About 32,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over Ernest Street?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over Ernest Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.