US Bridges

I0010 over Vet Mem HWY

Poor

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501503821

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,620 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
137,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Vet Mem HWY is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Vet Mem HWY 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 137,542 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,296 by 2041. The structure is 2,620 ft (798.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesVet Mem HWY
Location1.8 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.00744, -90.2136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30 (+34 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,620 ft (798.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,542 (2021)
Projected traffic151,296 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 Vet Mem HWY built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Vet Mem HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Vet Mem HWY carry?

About 137,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Vet Mem HWY?

The structure is 2,620 ft (798.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Vet Mem HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.