I0012 over LA 59
FairSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 M E of US 190 · Structure no. 625204540412932
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,236
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0012 over LA 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over LA 59 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 29,236 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,159 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0012 over LA 59 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0012 over LA 59 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 I0012 over LA 59 carry?
About 29,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I0012 over LA 59?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0012 over LA 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.