US Bridges

I0012 over Donya St/Canal

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625204540429851

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
78,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Donya St/Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over Donya St/Canal in St. Tammany 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 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 78,215 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,036 by 2041. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesDonya St/Canal
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.31006, -89.7879
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,215 (2021)
Projected traffic86,036 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 I0012 over Donya St/Canal built?

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

What condition is I0012 over Donya St/Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I0012 over Donya St/Canal carry?

About 78,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Donya St/Canal?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Donya St/Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.