US Bridges

US0090 over London Ave Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles South of I-610 · Structure no. 023600000020462

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over London Ave Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over London Ave Canal in Orleans 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 49,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,912 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesLondon Ave Canal
Location0.5 Miles South of I-610
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.98832, -90.0671
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,920 (2021)
Projected traffic54,912 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over London Ave Canal built?

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

What condition is US0090 over London Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over London Ave Canal carry?

About 49,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over London Ave Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over London Ave Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.