US Bridges

I0010 over Bullard Rd.

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509014491

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,445 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,962
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Bullard Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Bullard 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 77,962 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,758 by 2041. The structure is 1,445 ft (440.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesBullard Rd.
Location4.4 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.04494, -89.9629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,445 ft (440.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,962 (2021)
Projected traffic85,758 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Bullard Rd. built?

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

What condition is I0010 over Bullard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Bullard Rd. carry?

About 77,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Bullard Rd.?

The structure is 1,445 ft (440.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Bullard Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.