US Bridges

I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy)

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI South of US 90 · Structure no. 023604504300581

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,618 ft
36 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy) in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,060 by 2036. The structure is 2,618 ft (798 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI0510
CrossesRr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy)
Location.2 MI South of US 90
RouteInterstate 510
Coordinates30.02202, -89.93925
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans36 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,618 ft (798 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2016)
Projected traffic16,060 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy) carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy)?

The structure is 2,618 ft (798 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0510 over Rr/Us 90(CHEF Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.