US Bridges

I0010 over Canal No. 17

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI East of I-310 · Structure no. 022604501500141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Canal No. 17 is a concrete culvert carrying I0010 over Canal No. 17 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 126,119 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,730 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 275 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesCanal No. 17
Location.9 MI East of I-310
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.00688, -90.27469
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width275 ft (83.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,119 (2021)
Projected traffic138,730 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Canal No. 17 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Canal No. 17 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Canal No. 17 carry?

About 126,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Canal No. 17?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 275 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Canal No. 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.