US Bridges

I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.08 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509005676

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,093 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W 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 2,093 ft (637.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesI10 East &i 10 W
Location2.08 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97263, -90.0663
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,093 ft (637.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

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 closed1.2 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 I10 East &i 10 W built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W carry?

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

How long is I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W?

The structure is 2,093 ft (637.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I10 East &i 10 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.