US Bridges

I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501502465

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,782 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2041. The structure is 1,782 ft (543.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010 On-Ramp
CrossesCanal No. 3 & LA 49
Location.4 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00788, -90.243
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,782 ft (543.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,955 (2021)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49 carry?

About 15,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49?

The structure is 1,782 ft (543.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 On-Ramp over Canal No. 3 & LA 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.