US Bridges

US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI NW of US 90 · Structure no. 023602830800566

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesUS 90 Howard Ave Ramps
Location0.1 MI NW of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95165, -90.0852
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 90 Howard Ave Ramps built?

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

What condition is US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps carry?

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

How long is US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over US 90 Howard Ave Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.