US Bridges

US0090 over Lewis Street

Fair

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.73 MI E of LA 14 · Structure no. 032304240409661

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,452 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,565
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Lewis Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Lewis Street in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 18,565 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,421 by 2040. The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 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
CrossesLewis Street
Location1.73 MI E of LA 14
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96875, -91.8378
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,452 ft (442.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,565 (2020)
Projected traffic20,421 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 Lewis Street built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Lewis Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Lewis Street carry?

About 18,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Lewis Street?

The structure is 1,452 ft (442.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Lewis Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.