US Bridges

I0010 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509008512

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,960 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over City Streets 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 1,960 ft (597.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesCity Streets
Location2.5 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00372, -90.0314
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,960 ft (597.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over City Streets built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over City Streets?

The structure is 1,960 ft (597.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.