I0010 over Vet Mem Hwy
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I0010 over Vet Mem Hwy in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 137,542 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 381 inventoried bridges in Jefferson Parish rated poor (4.2%); 16 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 2,620 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Mi East of La 49 |
| NBI structure number | 022604501503821 |
| Condition class | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Jefferson Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0010 over Transcontinental Dr. | 1967 | 137,542 | Good |
| I0010 over Suburban Canal | 1967 | 137,542 | Good |
| I0010 over Canal No. 17 | 1971 | 126,119 | Good |
| I0010 over Loyola Ave. | 1971 | 126,119 | Fair |
| I0010 over Canal No. 19 | 1971 | 126,119 | Good |
| I0010 over Duncan Canal | 1967 | 126,119 | Good |
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