US Bridges

US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 M North of I-10 · Structure no. 023600069001041

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
3,270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR is a steel movable - lift carrying US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,336 by 2041. The structure is 3,270 ft (996.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesInd Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR
Location0.50 M North of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00685, -90.0322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+58 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,270 ft (996.7 m)
Longest span330 ft (100.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2021)
Projected traffic1,336 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR?

The structure is 3,270 ft (996.7 m) long with a longest span of 330 ft (100.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Ind Cl/France Rd/N.O. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.