US Bridges

I0010 over I-10 East & West US90

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509009447

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,710 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I-10 East & West US90 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I-10 East & West US90 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 1,710 ft (521.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesI-10 East & West US90
Location3.4 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0055, -90.0224
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,710 ft (521.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I-10 East & West US90 built?

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

What condition is I0010 over I-10 East & West US90 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 I-10 East & West US90 carry?

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

How long is I0010 over I-10 East & West US90?

The structure is 1,710 ft (521.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I-10 East & West US90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.