US Bridges

I0210 over UPRR

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 071004503011801

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0210 over UPRR in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 39,934 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,927 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesUPRR
Location.2 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23779, -93.1649
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,934 (2021)
Projected traffic43,927 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UPRR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0210 over UPRR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over UPRR carry?

About 39,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over UPRR?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.