I0010 over Mississippi River
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704500900001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,550 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 197,070
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I0010 over Mississippi River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,550 ft (1,386.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Mississippi River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Mississippi River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I0010 over Mississippi River carry?
About 197,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Mississippi River?
The structure is 4,550 ft (1,386.8 m) long with a longest span of 1,235 ft (376.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Mississippi River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.