US Bridges

US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI West of LA 23 · Structure no. 022602830900001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
29,031 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
67,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 29,031 ft (8,848.6 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesHarvey Canal/Sts/Rr
Location1.4 MI West of LA 23
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.92663, -90.03964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+205 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29,031 ft (8,848.6 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,143 (2021)
Projected traffic73,857 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$147.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr carry?

About 67,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr?

The structure is 29,031 ft (8,848.6 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Harvey Canal/Sts/Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.