US Bridges

I0210 over Texas Street

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. W. of LA 14 · Structure no. 071004503007512

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over Texas Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I0210 over Texas Street in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30,723 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,795 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0210
CrossesTexas Street
Location1.1 Mi. W. of LA 14
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates30.19695, -93.19685
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,723 (2021)
Projected traffic33,795 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 Texas Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over Texas 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 Texas Street carry?

About 30,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over Texas Street?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over Texas Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.