US Bridges

I0010 over Drain Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 Mi. East of I-510 · Structure no. 023600000000108

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
77,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Drain Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77,962 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,758 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesDrain Canal
Location3.5 Mi. East of I-510
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.09731, -89.904
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,962 (2021)
Projected traffic85,758 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
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 Drain Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Drain Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Drain Canal carry?

About 77,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Drain Canal?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.