US Bridges

Picardy over I-10

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. E of JCT LA 1248 · Structure no. 611704501008001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picardy over I-10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Picardy over I-10 in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 83,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91,740 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesPicardy
CrossesI-10
Location0.6 Mi. E of JCT LA 1248
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.38983, -91.07891
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,400 (2015)
Projected traffic91,740 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Picardy over I-10 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picardy over I-10 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Picardy over I-10 carry?

About 83,400 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Picardy over I-10?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Picardy over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.