I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain
GoodOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI SW of LA 433 · Structure no. 023600000020468
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 29,202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 29,202 ft (8,900.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Lake Ponchartrain?
The structure is 29,202 ft (8,900.8 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.