US Bridges

I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI E. of LA 1 · Structure no. 611704501000147

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
864 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
11,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,442 by 2041. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 30 Nicholson DR
Location1.2 MI E. of LA 1
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.43885, -91.18811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,311 (2021)
Projected traffic12,442 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR carry?

About 11,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 30 Nicholson DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.