US Bridges

I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd.

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501505032

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,600 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
41,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd. 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 41,695 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,864 by 2041. The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesTranscontinental Blvd.
Location3.0 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.99956, -90.1905
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,600 ft (487.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,695 (2021)
Projected traffic45,864 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd. built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd. carry?

About 41,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd.?

The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Transcontinental Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.