US Bridges

I0010 over US 90/CHEF HWY

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 MI West of LA 47 · Structure no. 023604509010042

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2041. The structure is 1,267 ft (386.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesUS 90/CHEF HWY
Location6.3 MI West of LA 47
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01264, -90.0133
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,267 ft (386.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$4.9 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 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over US 90/CHEF HWY carry?

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

How long is I0010 over US 90/CHEF HWY?

The structure is 1,267 ft (386.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over US 90/CHEF HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.