US Bridges

I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509010711

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD 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 1,234 ft (376.1 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
CrossesDwyer Canal/Dwyer RD
Location.7 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.01882, -90.0136
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,234 ft (376.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 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
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 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 Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD?

The structure is 1,234 ft (376.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Dwyer Canal/Dwyer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.