US Bridges

I0010 over Washington Street

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M S of I-110&LA 73 · Structure no. 611700000610295

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,524 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
197,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Washington Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Washington Street in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 197,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,777 by 2041. The structure is 2,524 ft (769.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesWashington Street
Location0.7 M S of I-110&LA 73
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.43314, -91.17607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans50
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,524 ft (769.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,070 (2021)
Projected traffic216,777 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Washington Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Washington Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Washington Street carry?

About 197,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Washington Street?

The structure is 2,524 ft (769.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Washington Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.