US Bridges

LA0031 over I-10

Fair

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.17 MI N of LA 94 · Structure no. 035000563001171

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,250 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,168
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0031 over I-10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0031 over I-10 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,168 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,984 by 2041. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0031
CrossesI-10
Location1.17 MI N of LA 94
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates30.2885, -91.9291
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,168 (2021)
Projected traffic8,984 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0031 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0031 over I-10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0031 over I-10 carry?

About 8,168 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0031 over I-10?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0031 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.