US Bridges

I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.13 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509003436

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,334 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
154,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 154,311 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,742 by 2041. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesService RD & Upt R/R
Location3.13 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95526, -90.0905
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,334 ft (406.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,311 (2021)
Projected traffic169,742 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R carry?

About 154,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R?

The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Service RD & Upt R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.