US Bridges

I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St.

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 071004509131108

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St. in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,857 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesWashington St. / Fry St.
Location1.7 MI W of US 171
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.23619, -93.20121
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,857 (2021)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 Washington St. / Fry St. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St. carry?

About 3,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St.?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Washington St. / Fry St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.