US Bridges

US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI West of LA 23 · Structure no. 022602830901223

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,402
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD is a concrete culvert carrying US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,402 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,642 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesWestbank Expy. EB FR RD
Location.2 MI West of LA 23
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.91227, -90.0515
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,402 (2021)
Projected traffic13,642 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD carry?

About 12,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Westbank Expy. EB FR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.