US Bridges

I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds.

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .68 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509006685

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesOn Ramp-Ely Fds.
Location.68 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates29.98072, -90.057
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 closed1.2 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 On Ramp-Ely Fds. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds. carry?

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

How long is I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds.?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over On Ramp-Ely Fds.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.