US Bridges

US0090 over Rigolets Pass

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 8.7 Miles East of Chef Pa · Structure no. 023600060600001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
5,094 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Rigolets Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Rigolets Pass in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2041. The structure is 5,094 ft (1,552.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesRigolets Pass
Location8.7 Miles East of Chef Pa
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.16506, -89.7397
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,094 ft (1,552.7 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2021)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Rigolets Pass built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Rigolets Pass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Rigolets Pass carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Rigolets Pass?

The structure is 5,094 ft (1,552.7 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Rigolets Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.