US Bridges

US0090 over Drain Canal

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 Miles South of I-610 · Structure no. 023600000020463

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Drain Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Drain 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 81 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDrain Canal
Location6.0 Miles South of I-610
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.96889, -90.08471
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,920 (2021)
Projected traffic54,912 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Drain Canal built?

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

What condition is US0090 over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Drain Canal carry?

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

How long is US0090 over Drain Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.