US Bridges

I0610 over Canal Blvd

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503400782

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,256 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
29,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0610 over Canal Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0610 over Canal Blvd in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,280 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,208 by 2041. The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesI0610
CrossesCanal Blvd
Location.8 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 610
Coordinates29.99518, -90.1071
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,256 ft (382.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,280 (2021)
Projected traffic32,208 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Canal Blvd built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0610 over Canal Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I0610 over Canal Blvd carry?

About 29,280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0610 over Canal Blvd?

The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I0610 over Canal Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.