US Bridges

I0010 over Oaklawn Drive

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 6.6 MI East of LA 49 · Structure no. 022604501508671

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,576 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
80,773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Oaklawn Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Oaklawn Drive in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 80,773 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,850 by 2041. The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long and 92 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesOaklawn Drive
Location6.6 MI East of LA 49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.99654, -90.1352
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,576 ft (480.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,773 (2021)
Projected traffic88,850 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Oaklawn Drive built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I0010 over Oaklawn Drive 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Oaklawn Drive carry?

About 80,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Oaklawn Drive?

The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Oaklawn Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.