US Bridges

US0011 over I-10

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 5.35 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 023600180105351

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,730 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,912
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0011 over I-10 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US0011 over I-10 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,912 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,303 by 2041. The structure is 1,730 ft (527.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0011
CrossesI-10
Location5.35 MI North of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.14858, -89.85908
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,730 ft (527.3 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,912 (2021)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0011 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0011 over I-10 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0011 over I-10 carry?

About 3,912 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0011 over I-10?

The structure is 1,730 ft (527.3 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US0011 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.