US Bridges

US0090 over LA0014

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.86 Miles East of LA 675 · Structure no. 032304240407911

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA0014 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA0014 in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 31,222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,344 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesLA0014
Location1.86 Miles East of LA 675
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98554, -91.8602
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,222 (2021)
Projected traffic34,344 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over LA0014 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA0014 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 US0090 over LA0014 carry?

About 31,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA0014?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA0014?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.