US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509004498

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
479 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
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 1968, so it is 57 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,464 by 2041. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location.9 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.95777, -90.0793
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length479 ft (146 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2021)
Projected traffic13,464 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
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 1968, making it 57 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.