US Bridges

I0510 over Drain Ditch

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI SE of Chef Menteur · Structure no. 023600000020399

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,721
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0510 over Drain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I0510 over Drain Ditch in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,721 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,293 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI0510
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location0.2 MI SE of Chef Menteur
RouteInterstate 510
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.02501, -89.94195
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,721 (2021)
Projected traffic6,293 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0510 over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0510 over Drain Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I0510 over Drain Ditch carry?

About 5,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I0510 over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I0510 over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.