US Bridges

I0010 over I-10

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI East of LA 39 · Structure no. 023604509009981

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I-10 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 120,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,220 by 2036. The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesI-10
Location3.9 MI East of LA 39
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00826, -90.01553
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,224 ft (373.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,200 (2016)
Projected traffic132,220 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over I-10 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over I-10 carry?

About 120,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I-10?

The structure is 1,224 ft (373.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.