US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NE of US 90B · Structure no. 023600000020465

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
18,246 ft
66 main spans
Daily traffic
47,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 47,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,810 by 2036. The structure is 18,246 ft (5,561.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location0.5 MI NE of US 90B
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9558, -90.0806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans66 (+202 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length18,246 ft (5,561.4 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,100 (2016)
Projected traffic51,810 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over City Streets built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over City Streets 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

About 47,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 18,246 ft (5,561.4 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.