US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.14 MI East of I-610 · Structure no. 023604509003441

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,678 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
85,050
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over City Streets 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 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 85,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,555 by 2036. The structure is 4,678 ft (1,425.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location3.14 MI East of I-610
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.95735, -90.0939
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+45 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,678 ft (1,425.9 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,050 (2016)
Projected traffic93,555 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over City Streets built?

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

What condition is I0010 over City Streets 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

About 85,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 4,678 ft (1,425.9 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.