US Bridges

US0090-B over Drain

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 18 · Structure no. 022602830908081

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0090-B over Drain in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 309 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesDrain
Location.6 MI East of LA 18
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.905, -90.1564
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width309 ft (94.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Drain 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 carry?

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

How long is US0090-B over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 309 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.