I0010 over Vet Mem HWY
PoorJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501503912
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 2,260 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,695
- 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 41,695 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,864 by 2041. The structure is 2,260 ft (688.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 41,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Vet Mem HWY?
The structure is 2,260 ft (688.8 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.