US Bridges

I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501002587

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
563 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
14,496
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,496 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,945 by 2041. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesPerkins RD Off Ramp
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42453, -91.15639
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length563 ft (171.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,496 (2021)
Projected traffic15,945 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp 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 Perkins RD Off Ramp carry?

About 14,496 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp?

The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Perkins RD Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.