US Bridges

I0012 over Tangipahoa River

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · I0012 · Structure no. 625304540313052

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
664 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0012 over Tangipahoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0012 over Tangipahoa River 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 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 17,665 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,431 by 2041. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0012
CrossesTangipahoa River
LocationI0012
RouteInterstate 12
Coordinates30.4805, -90.3382
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,665 (2021)
Projected traffic19,431 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I0012 over Tangipahoa River built?

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

What condition is I0012 over Tangipahoa River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I0012 over Tangipahoa River carry?

About 17,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0012 over Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0012 over Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.