US Bridges

US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana

Poor

Iberia Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI E of LA 329 · Structure no. 032304240409827

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,244
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana in Iberia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,568 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesNew Iberia Southern Cana
Location1.3 MI E of LA 329
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96641, -91.8368
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,244 (2021)
Projected traffic3,568 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana carry?

About 3,244 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over New Iberia Southern Cana?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.