US Bridges

US0061 over I-10

PoorPosted for load

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · US 61 over I-10 · Structure no. 023600070101061

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,442 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over I-10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over I-10 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,120 by 2038. The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesI-10
LocationUS 61 over I-10
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96945, -90.1074
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,442 ft (439.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2018)
Projected traffic21,120 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over I-10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US0061 over I-10 carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over I-10?

The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.