US Bridges

I0010 over I 10 East

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .71 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509004295

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
705 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I 10 East is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I 10 East in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesI 10 East
Location.71 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.95382, -90.0825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I 10 East built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I 10 East in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over I 10 East carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I 10 East?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I 10 East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.