US Bridges

US0090 over Armenco Canal

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Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.37 MI W of LA 14 · Structure no. 032304240406664

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Armenco Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Armenco Canal in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,657 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesArmenco Canal
Location1.37 MI W of LA 14
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9978, -91.8758
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,598 (2021)
Projected traffic11,657 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Armenco Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Armenco Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Armenco Canal carry?

About 10,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Armenco Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Armenco Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.