US Bridges

US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile N of LA 3073 · Structure no. 032800000030533

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
857 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
62,432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 62,432 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,675 by 2041. The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesLA 182 & BNSF RR
Location1 Mile N of LA 3073
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.13182, -91.94468
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length857 ft (261.2 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,432 (2021)
Projected traffic68,675 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR carry?

About 62,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 857 ft (261.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA 182 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.