US Bridges

I0010 over Canal

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M N of US 190 · Structure no. 625204501806371

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0010 over Canal in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 55,785 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,363 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesCanal
Location0.4 M N of US 190
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.29201, -89.7467
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,785 (2021)
Projected traffic61,363 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0010 over Canal built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over Canal carry?

About 55,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.