US Bridges

I0010 over Citrus Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509013192

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Citrus Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Citrus Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesCitrus Canal
Location3.1 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.03523, -89.9809
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Citrus Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Citrus Canal 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 Citrus Canal carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Citrus Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Citrus Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.