US Bridges

I0010 over Canal No 3

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501503956

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Canal No 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Canal No 3 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 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesCanal No 3
Location1.9 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.00651, -90.2097
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Canal No 3 built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Canal No 3 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 Canal No 3 carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Canal No 3?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Canal No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.