US Bridges

US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · US 90 WB over LA 182 · Structure no. 022904240806632

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,347 ft
31 main spans
Daily traffic
13,535
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,535 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,888 by 2041. The structure is 2,347 ft (715.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesLA 182 / Drainage Canal
LocationUS 90 WB over LA 182
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.6893, -90.6362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans31 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,347 ft (715.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,535 (2021)
Projected traffic14,888 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 LA 182 / Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal carry?

About 13,535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal?

The structure is 2,347 ft (715.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA 182 / Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.