US Bridges

I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mile West of I-10 an · Structure no. 023600000020481

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
636 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
137,542
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 137,542 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,296 by 2041. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI0010
Crosses17th Str Canal & City ST
Location0.01 Mile West of I-10 an
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.99587, -90.1239
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,542 (2021)
Projected traffic151,296 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 17th Str Canal & City ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST carry?

About 137,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over 17th Str Canal & City ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.