US Bridges

US0090 over Vermilion River

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI S. of US 90BUS · Structure no. 032804240203441

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
407 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
62,432
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Vermilion River in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,675 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.3 MI S. of US 90BUS
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.21439, -92.0008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,432 (2021)
Projected traffic68,675 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Vermilion River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Vermilion River carry?

About 62,432 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.