US Bridges

I0610 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503402691

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
11,343 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
40,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0610 over City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0610 over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 40,300 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,330 by 2036. The structure is 11,343 ft (3,457.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0610
CrossesCity Streets
Location3.1 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 610
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9929, -90.0791
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+144 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length11,343 ft (3,457.3 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,300 (2016)
Projected traffic44,330 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$44.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0610 over City Streets built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0610 over City Streets 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 2023.

How much traffic does I0610 over City Streets carry?

About 40,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0610 over City Streets?

The structure is 11,343 ft (3,457.3 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0610 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.