US Bridges

US0090-B over Ground

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. S. of I-10 · Structure no. 023600000020518

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over Ground in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesGround
Location0.5 Mi. S. of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95333, -90.08752
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Ground built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Ground 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Ground carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Ground?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.