US Bridges

I0010 over Hope Canal

Fair

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 624804501300542

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Hope Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Hope Canal in St. John the Baptist 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 27,551 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,306 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesHope Canal
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
CountySt. John the Baptist Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.11978, -90.6404
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,551 (2021)
Projected traffic30,306 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I0010 over Hope Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over Hope Canal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Hope Canal carry?

About 27,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Hope Canal?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Hope Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.