US Bridges

I0010 over Airline HWY US 61

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509002001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,520 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Airline HWY US 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Airline HWY US 61 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 132,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,750 by 2036. The structure is 4,520 ft (1,377.7 m) long and 111 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesAirline HWY US 61
Location1.7 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97369, -90.111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+57 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,520 ft (1,377.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,500 (2016)
Projected traffic145,750 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 I0010 over Airline HWY US 61 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Airline HWY US 61 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Airline HWY US 61 carry?

About 132,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Airline HWY US 61?

The structure is 4,520 ft (1,377.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Airline HWY US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.