US Bridges

Cleary Ave over I 10

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501506451

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,276 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
50,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleary Ave over I 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleary Ave over I 10 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,055 by 2035. The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCleary Ave
CrossesI 10
Location4.4 MI East of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99648, -90.17167
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,276 ft (388.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,050 (2015)
Projected traffic55,055 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cleary Ave over I 10 built?

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

What condition is Cleary Ave over I 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Cleary Ave over I 10 carry?

About 50,050 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cleary Ave over I 10?

The structure is 1,276 ft (388.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cleary Ave over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.