US Bridges

I0010 over KCS Railroad

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Miles East of LA 3246 · Structure no. 611700000610323

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over KCS Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over KCS Railroad in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,301 by 2041. The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location2.3 Miles East of LA 3246
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.35631, -91.0375
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,102 ft (335.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,092 (2021)
Projected traffic35,301 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over KCS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 32,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.