US Bridges

US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of Magnolia ST · Structure no. 023602830800565

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesHoward Ave Ramps
Location0.2 MI W of Magnolia ST
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.95068, -90.086
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Howard Ave Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.