US Bridges

I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509008511

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
6,715 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
181,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 181,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,540 by 2038. The structure is 6,715 ft (2,046.7 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesInner Harbor /City Sts
Location2.5 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00226, -90.0373
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+56 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,715 ft (2,046.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,400 (2018)
Projected traffic199,540 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$52.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts 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 Inner Harbor /City Sts carry?

About 181,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts?

The structure is 6,715 ft (2,046.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Inner Harbor /City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.