US Bridges

I-10 over Loyola DR

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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 NW of Airport · Structure no. 022600000022614

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,530 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 over Loyola DR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-10 over Loyola DR in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,705 by 2040. The structure is 2,530 ft (771.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10
CrossesLoyola DR
Location0.7 NW of Airport
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00391, -90.26583
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+21 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length2,530 ft (771.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2020)
Projected traffic12,705 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 I-10 over Loyola DR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 over Loyola DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 over Loyola DR carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-10 over Loyola DR?

The structure is 2,530 ft (771.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 over Loyola DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.