US Bridges

US0090 over City Sts. & Ramps

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .64 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830800648

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,074 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Sts. & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over City Sts. & 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 1,074 ft (327.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Sts. & Ramps
Location.64 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.95165, -90.08546
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,074 ft (327.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over City Sts. & Ramps built?

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

What condition is US0090 over City Sts. & 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 City Sts. & Ramps carry?

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

How long is US0090 over City Sts. & Ramps?

The structure is 1,074 ft (327.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Sts. & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.