US Bridges

US0090 over Ramp a

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 M North of I-10 · Structure no. 023600069001235

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

About this bridge

US0090 over Ramp a is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over Ramp a 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 999 ft (304.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesRamp a
Location0.50 M North of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.00751, -90.0284
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length999 ft (304.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesOther
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 Ramp a built?

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

What condition is US0090 over Ramp a 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 Ramp a carry?

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

How long is US0090 over Ramp a?

The structure is 999 ft (304.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.