US Bridges

I0012 over US 51 Bus

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540305991

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,377
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over US 51 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over US 51 Bus in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 58,377 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,214 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI0012
CrossesUS 51 Bus
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.47887, -90.4574
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,377 (2021)
Projected traffic64,214 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 51 Bus built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0012 over US 51 Bus 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I0012 over US 51 Bus carry?

About 58,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over US 51 Bus?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over US 51 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.