US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.039 N of St. Philip ST · Structure no. 023604509005475

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
875 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location0.039 N of St. Philip ST
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96674, -90.07058
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over City Streets carry?

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

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.