US Bridges

I0310 over Ramp "a"

Fair

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI South of LA 18 · Structure no. 024504503800207

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,472 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0310 over Ramp "a" is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0310 over Ramp "a" 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 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0310
CrossesRamp "a"
Location.2 MI South of LA 18
RouteInterstate 310
Coordinates29.93536, -90.37841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,472 ft (448.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0310 over Ramp "a" built?

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

What condition is I0310 over Ramp "a" 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I0310 over Ramp "a" carry?

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

How long is I0310 over Ramp "a"?

The structure is 1,472 ft (448.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0310 over Ramp "a"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.