US Bridges

I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy)

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI East of US 610 · Structure no. 023604509010031

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
121,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy) 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 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 121,599 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,758 by 2041. The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesUS 90(CHEF Hwy)
Location2.2 MI East of US 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00906, -90.0135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+30 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,272 ft (387.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,599 (2021)
Projected traffic133,758 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy) built?

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

What condition is I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy) carry?

About 121,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy)?

The structure is 1,272 ft (387.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over US 90(CHEF Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.