US Bridges

US0090 over Drain Canal

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI West of US 90B · Structure no. 022600051001312

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Drain Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US0090 over Drain Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 28,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,658 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain Canal
Location4.0 MI West of US 90B
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91286, -90.24906
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,780 (2021)
Projected traffic31,658 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain Canal carry?

About 28,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Drain Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.