US Bridges

I0010 over Old Gentilly RD

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509009606

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,060 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
12,658
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Old Gentilly RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Old Gentilly RD 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 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 12,658 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,923 by 2041. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesOld Gentilly RD
Location3.6 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.00899, -90.0208
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.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,658 (2021)
Projected traffic13,923 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 Old Gentilly RD built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Old Gentilly RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Old Gentilly RD carry?

About 12,658 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Old Gentilly RD?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Old Gentilly RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.