US Bridges

I0010 over LA 415

Poor

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 616104500810112

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
963 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
41,644
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 415 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 41,644 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,808 by 2041. The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 415
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.44784, -91.24584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length963 ft (293.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,644 (2021)
Projected traffic45,808 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 I0010 over LA 415 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over LA 415 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 415 carry?

About 41,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 415?

The structure is 963 ft (293.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 415?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.