US Bridges

I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503401221

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,535 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana 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 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 105,572 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,129 by 2041. The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI0610
CrossesOrleans Ave/Outfall Cana
Location1.2 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 610
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.99477, -90.1036
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,535 ft (467.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,572 (2021)
Projected traffic116,129 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana built?

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

What condition is I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana carry?

About 105,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana?

The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I0610 over Orleans Ave/Outfall Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.