US Bridges

I0010 over Swamp

Fair

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI West of I-310 · Structure no. 024504501405609

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Swamp in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 29,468 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,414 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesSwamp
Location3.0 MI West of I-310
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.03163, -90.3369
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,468 (2021)
Projected traffic32,414 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
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 Swamp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Swamp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over Swamp carry?

About 29,468 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Swamp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.