US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .37 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509003987

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
593 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over City Streets is a prestressed concrete 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 5,927 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,519 by 2041. The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location.37 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95414, -90.0855
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length593 ft (180.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,927 (2021)
Projected traffic6,519 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

About 5,927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 593 ft (180.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.