US Bridges

US0090-B over R/R City Sts

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830800412

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,481 ft
72 main spans
Daily traffic
154,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over R/R City Sts is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over R/R City Sts in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 154,311 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,742 by 2041. The structure is 4,481 ft (1,365.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesR/R City Sts
Location.4 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94562, -90.0794
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans72 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,481 ft (1,365.8 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,311 (2021)
Projected traffic169,742 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over R/R City Sts built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over R/R City Sts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over R/R City Sts carry?

About 154,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over R/R City Sts?

The structure is 4,481 ft (1,365.8 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over R/R City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.