US Bridges

I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet)

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501007442

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
32,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet) 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 32,092 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,301 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesLA1248 (bluebonnet)
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.39535, -91.08596
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,092 (2021)
Projected traffic35,301 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 LA1248 (bluebonnet) built?

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

What condition is I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet) 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 LA1248 (bluebonnet) carry?

About 32,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA1248 (bluebonnet)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.