US Bridges

I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NE of LA 11 · Structure no. 023600000020467

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29,188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 87,741 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,515 by 2041. The structure is 29,188 ft (8,896.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLake Ponchartrain
Location0.5 MI NE of LA 11
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15321, -89.8556
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+242 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29,188 ft (8,896.5 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,741 (2021)
Projected traffic96,515 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain carry?

About 87,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain?

The structure is 29,188 ft (8,896.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.