US Bridges

I0010 over Loyola Ave.

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of I-310 · Structure no. 022604501500451

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,057 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
126,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Loyola Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Loyola Ave. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 126,119 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 138,730 by 2041. The structure is 2,057 ft (627 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLoyola Ave.
Location1.2 MI East of I-310
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00729, -90.2695
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,057 ft (627 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126,119 (2021)
Projected traffic138,730 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Loyola Ave. built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Loyola Ave. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Loyola Ave. carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Loyola Ave.?

The structure is 2,057 ft (627 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Loyola Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.