US Bridges

I0210 over I-10

Poor

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI W of LA 397 · Structure no. 071004509133881

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
595 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0210 over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0210 over I-10 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0210
CrossesI-10
Location2.1 MI W of LA 397
RouteInterstate 210
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24607, -93.16003
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0210 over I-10 built?

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

What condition is I0210 over I-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I0210 over I-10 carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0210 over I-10?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0210 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.