US Bridges

I0010 over Louisiana Avenue

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.38 MI E of I-49 · Structure no. 032804500511171

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,365 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
56,748
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Louisiana Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Louisiana Avenue in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 56,748 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,422 by 2041. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesLouisiana Avenue
Location1.38 MI E of I-49
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.26731, -91.99446
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,748 (2021)
Projected traffic62,422 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Louisiana Avenue built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I0010 over Louisiana Avenue 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Louisiana Avenue carry?

About 56,748 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Louisiana Avenue?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Louisiana Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.