US Bridges

I0012 over I-59 NB

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625204540432652

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over I-59 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over I-59 NB 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 29,236 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,159 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesI-59 NB
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.30605, -89.74
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,236 (2021)
Projected traffic32,159 by 2041
Trucks26%
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 I0012 over I-59 NB built?

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

What condition is I0012 over I-59 NB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I0012 over I-59 NB carry?

About 29,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over I-59 NB?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over I-59 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.