US Bridges

I0010 over I-610

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503400491

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,035 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I-610 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I-610 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 3,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesI-610
Location.5 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99424, -90.11573
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,035 ft (315.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I-610 built?

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

What condition is I0010 over I-610 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over I-610 carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is I0010 over I-610?

The structure is 1,035 ft (315.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I-610?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.