US Bridges

I0010 over I10 & LA47

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI East of I-510 · Structure no. 023604509016108

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,851 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over I10 & LA47 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over I10 & LA47 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 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 1,851 ft (564.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesI10 & LA47
Location.1 MI East of I-510
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.06151, -89.93834
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,851 ft (564.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over I10 & LA47 built?

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

What condition is I0010 over I10 & LA47 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over I10 & LA47 carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over I10 & LA47?

The structure is 1,851 ft (564.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over I10 & LA47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.