I0010 over Blind River
FairSt. James Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 614704501202792
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,805 ft
- 28 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,510
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Blind River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Blind River in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 29,510 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,461 by 2041. The structure is 1,805 ft (550.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Blind River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Blind River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I0010 over Blind River carry?
About 29,510 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Blind River?
The structure is 1,805 ft (550.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Blind River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.