US Bridges

I0610 over On Ramp I-610E.

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503400485

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0610 over On Ramp I-610E. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0610 over On Ramp I-610E. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0610
CrossesOn Ramp I-610E.
Location.5 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 610
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99422, -90.1162
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0610 over On Ramp I-610E. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0610 over On Ramp I-610E. 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 I0610 over On Ramp I-610E. carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0610 over On Ramp I-610E.?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0610 over On Ramp I-610E.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.