US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

FairPosted for load

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 02364509004083 · Structure no. 023604509004083

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
533 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
47,738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over City Streets is a steel 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47,738 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,511 by 2041. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location02364509004083
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95404, -90.0856
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,738 (2021)
Projected traffic52,511 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

About 47,738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.