US Bridges

I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR

Fair

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 616104500812101

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,486 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
197,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 197,070 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,777 by 2041. The structure is 2,486 ft (757.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0010
CrossesLA 1 & M.P. RR
LocationI0010
RouteInterstate 10
CountyWest Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.44031, -91.21203
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,486 ft (757.7 m)
Longest span410 ft (125 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,070 (2021)
Projected traffic216,777 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway 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 I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR carry?

About 197,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR?

The structure is 2,486 ft (757.7 m) long with a longest span of 410 ft (125 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over LA 1 & M.P. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.