US Bridges

I0310 over M P RR

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · .05 MI South of LA 18 · Structure no. 024504503800055

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0310 over M P RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0310 over M P RR in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0310
CrossesM P RR
Location.05 MI South of LA 18
RouteInterstate 310
Coordinates29.93632, -90.37544
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,256 ft (382.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 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 and railroad
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 I0310 over M P RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0310 over M P RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0310 over M P RR carry?

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

How long is I0310 over M P RR?

The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0310 over M P RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.