US Bridges

US0090-B over Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 6.1 Miles West of Mississ · Structure no. 022600000020414

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0090-B over Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 305 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesDrain Canal
Location6.1 Miles West of Mississ
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.89406, -90.1267
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width305 ft (93 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,143 (2021)
Projected traffic73,857 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Drain Canal carry?

About 67,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Drain Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 305 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.