US Bridges

I0010 over LA 347

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 MI E of LA 328 · Structure no. 035004500607491

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
963 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 347 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over LA 347 in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 25,875 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,462 by 2042. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 347
Location5.2 MI E of LA 328
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.31504, -91.8327
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length963 ft (293.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,875 (2022)
Projected traffic28,462 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over LA 347 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I0010 over LA 347 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 347 carry?

About 25,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 347?

The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 347?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.