US Bridges

I0010 over Jahncke Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509014882

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 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 Jahncke Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Jahncke Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesJahncke Canal
Location4.8 MI East of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.04859, -89.9576
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 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 width70 ft (21.2 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 structure4
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 Jahncke Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Jahncke Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Jahncke Canal carry?

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

How long is I0010 over Jahncke Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Jahncke Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.