US Bridges

I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air)

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.94 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509002245

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
770 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air) 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesOn Ramp (I-10E FR Air)
Location1.94 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97022, -90.1107
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air) built?

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

What condition is I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air) 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air) carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air)?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over On Ramp (I-10E FR Air)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.