US Bridges

US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 M North of I-10 · Structure no. 023600069001218

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
736 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R 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 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 47,738 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,511 by 2041. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesFrance Rd/N.O. Belt R/R
Location0.50 M North of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.00796, -90.0293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,738 (2021)
Projected traffic52,511 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R built?

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

What condition is US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R 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 France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R carry?

About 47,738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over France Rd/N.O. Belt R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.