US Bridges

I0310 over Ramp E

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 5.53 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 024504503606615

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
630 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0310 over Ramp E is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0310 over Ramp E in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesI0310
CrossesRamp E
Location5.53 MI S JCT I-10
RouteInterstate 310
Coordinates29.95305, -90.3697
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 I0310 over Ramp E built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0310 over Ramp E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0310 over Ramp E carry?

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0310 over Ramp E?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0310 over Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.