US Bridges

I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave.

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509002104

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,376 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 2,376 ft (724.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesS. Carrolton Ave.
Location1.8 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96523, -90.1046
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+78 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,376 ft (724.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave. carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave.?

The structure is 2,376 ft (724.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over S. Carrolton Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.