US Bridges

I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 1.17 MI N. of US 90 · Structure no. 024504503802812

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,468
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 29,468 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,414 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesI0310
Crosses80 Arpent Canal
Location1.17 MI N. of US 90
RouteInterstate 310
Coordinates29.90894, -90.4074
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,468 (2021)
Projected traffic32,414 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 80 Arpent Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal carry?

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

How long is I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I0310 over 80 Arpent Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.