US Bridges

I0010 over Suburban Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501506102

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Suburban Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Suburban Canal 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 8 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesSuburban Canal
Location4.1 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.99869, -90.177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,695 (2021)
Projected traffic45,864 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$684,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Suburban Canal built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Suburban Canal 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 Suburban Canal carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Suburban Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Suburban Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.