Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - If you live in Southwest Louisiana, chances are you have driven over the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge a time or two. Scotty Schadler Scotty SchadlerGet our free mobile appInteresting facts about the I-10 bridge in Lake CharlesApproximately 90,000 vehicles cross the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge daily in Lake Charles, according to recent estimates. Earl K. Long's administrationThe actual name of the I-10 bridge is the Louisiana Memorial World War II Bridge, which was named in June of 1951. Getty Images Getty ImagesRead More: How Many Pistols Are Actually on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge In Lake Charles? We heard this loud sound and looked up and immediately knew it was coming from the I-10 bridge.