US Bridges

I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 Miles from Beginning · Structure no. 023600000020479

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain 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 33,925 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,317 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLake Pontchartrain
Location2.6 Miles from Beginning
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.18251, -89.82376
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,925 (2021)
Projected traffic37,317 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain 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 Pontchartrain carry?

About 33,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Lake Pontchartrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.