US Bridges

I0010 over Carrolton Ave

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.98 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509002288

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
648 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,280
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Carrolton Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over 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 29,280 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,208 by 2041. The structure is 648 ft (197.5 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
CrossesCarrolton Ave
Location1.98 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96713, -90.1068
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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+32 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length648 ft (197.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Carrolton Ave built?

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

What condition is I0010 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Carrolton Ave carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Carrolton Ave?

The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Carrolton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.