US Bridges

I0010 over Read Rd.

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509013391

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,421 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Read Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Read Rd. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 12,699 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,968 by 2041. The structure is 1,421 ft (433.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesRead Rd.
Location3.3 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.03612, -89.9781
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,421 ft (433.1 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,699 (2021)
Projected traffic13,968 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Read Rd. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Read 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Read Rd. carry?

About 12,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Read Rd.?

The structure is 1,421 ft (433.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Read Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.