US Bridges

I0010 over Opelousas ST

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 071004509132291

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,437
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Opelousas ST is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I0010 over Opelousas 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 71,437 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,580 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesOpelousas ST
Location0.7 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24204, -93.18527
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,437 (2021)
Projected traffic78,580 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$970,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Opelousas ST built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Opelousas 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Opelousas ST carry?

About 71,437 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Opelousas ST?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Opelousas ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.