US Bridges

I0610 over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of I-10 · Structure no. 023604503403112

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
7,447 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
29,280
2021 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 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 7,447 ft (2,269.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0610
CrossesCity Streets
Location3.2 MI East of I-10
RouteInterstate 610
Coordinates29.99253, -90.0493
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+95 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,447 ft (2,269.8 m)
Longest span187 ft (57 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0610 over City Streets carry?

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

How long is I0610 over City Streets?

The structure is 7,447 ft (2,269.8 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (57 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I0610 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.