I0010 over Drain Canal
FairOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 6.8 MI East of I-510 · Structure no. 023604509022891
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 361 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,962
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Drain Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,758 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Drain Canal built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Drain 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 Drain Canal carry?
About 77,962 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Drain Canal?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Drain Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.