US Bridges

N Causeway Blvd over I 10

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501507452

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,300 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
30,030
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Causeway Blvd over I 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Causeway Blvd over I 10 in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 30,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,033 by 2035. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Causeway Blvd
CrossesI 10
Location5.4 MI East of LA 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates29.99568, -90.15546
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,030 (2015)
Projected traffic33,033 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Causeway Blvd over I 10 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Causeway Blvd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N Causeway Blvd over I 10 carry?

About 30,030 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Causeway Blvd over I 10?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns N Causeway Blvd over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.