US Bridges

I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M. W. of a 378 · Structure no. 071004509126112

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,331 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 11,437 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,580 by 2041. The structure is 1,331 ft (405.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesColumbia S. RD & SPRR
Location1.5 M. W. of a 378
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23637, -93.28254
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,331 ft (405.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,437 (2021)
Projected traffic12,580 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR 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 I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR carry?

About 11,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR?

The structure is 1,331 ft (405.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Columbia S. RD & SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.