US Bridges

I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51)

Good

St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana · 10.4 Mi. W. of I-310 · Structure no. 624804501312528

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
435 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,896 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,685 by 2041. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesI0010
CrossesWB Off Ramp (US51)
Location10.4 Mi. W. of I-310
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.0877, -90.4379
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,896 (2021)
Projected traffic8,685 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51) carry?

About 7,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51)?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over WB Off Ramp (US51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.