US Bridges

I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064)

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles East of I-10/I- · Structure no. 611700000610326

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
331 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180,587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064) 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 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 180,587 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 198,645 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesEssen Lane (la 3064)
Location1.3 Miles East of I-10/I-
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.40809, -91.10237
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,587 (2021)
Projected traffic198,645 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Essen Lane (la 3064) built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064) carry?

About 180,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064)?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Essen Lane (la 3064)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.