US Bridges

I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 071004509133791

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,219 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp 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 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 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0210
CrossesI0010 I0210 WB Ramp
Location0.6 MI N of US 90
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates30.24378, -93.16217
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,219 ft (371.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp built?

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

What condition is I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp 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 I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp carry?

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

How long is I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp?

The structure is 1,219 ft (371.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over I0010 I0210 WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.