US Bridges

I0010 over Duncan Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of I-310 · Structure no. 022604501501901

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
126,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Duncan Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Duncan Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDuncan Canal
Location2.7 MI East of I-310
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.00915, -90.2454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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
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 Duncan Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Duncan Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Duncan Canal carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Duncan Canal?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Duncan Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.