US Bridges

US0090 over Canal

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 7.1 MI East of LA 388 · Structure no. 071000030312721

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Canal in Calcasieu 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 6 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 13,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,064 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCanal
Location7.1 MI East of LA 388
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23657, -93.38446
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,695 (2021)
Projected traffic15,064 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Canal built?

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

What condition is US0090 over Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Canal carry?

About 13,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.