US Bridges

Michoud Blvd over I 10

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI East of I-510 · Structure no. 023604509017751

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,419 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
28,550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michoud Blvd over I 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michoud Blvd over I 10 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 28,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,405 by 2035. The structure is 1,419 ft (432.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMichoud Blvd
CrossesI 10
Location1.7 MI East of I-510
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.07513, -89.9212
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,419 ft (432.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,550 (2015)
Projected traffic31,405 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Michoud Blvd over I 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michoud Blvd over I 10 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Michoud Blvd over I 10 carry?

About 28,550 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Michoud Blvd over I 10?

The structure is 1,419 ft (432.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Michoud Blvd over I 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.