US Bridges

I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI SW of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509009532

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal 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 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesInner Harbor Nav Canal
Location0.6 MI SW of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00706, -90.0169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,390 ft (423.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal 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 Nav Canal carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal?

The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.