US0090 over Drainage Canal
FairLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of LA 1 · Structure no. 022904240813971
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,665
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Drainage Canal in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 27,665 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,431 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0090 over Drainage Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US0090 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 27,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.