US Bridges

I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501007441

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 years old, older 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 137,847 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,631 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesBlue Bonnett RD
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.39524, -91.08616
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,847 (2021)
Projected traffic151,631 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Blue Bonnett RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD carry?

About 137,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Blue Bonnett RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.