US Bridges

Ambassador Caffery over I-10

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles North of US 90 · Structure no. 032804500506571

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ambassador Caffery over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ambassador Caffery over I-10 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,468 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmbassador Caffery
CrossesI-10
Location1.0 Miles North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.24665, -92.0663
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,468 (2021)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ambassador Caffery over I-10 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ambassador Caffery 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 Ambassador Caffery over I-10 carry?

About 6,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ambassador Caffery over I-10?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ambassador Caffery over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.