US Bridges

I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 611704501010831

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

About this bridge

I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal 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 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 137,847 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,631 by 2041. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesWard CR Diversion Canal
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36364, -91.04377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,847 (2021)
Projected traffic151,631 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ward CR Diversion Canal built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Ward CR Diversion Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.