US Bridges

US0090-B over Ground

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 023602830800696

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

About this bridge

US0090-B over Ground is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over Ground 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesGround
Location0.05 MI E of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.95023, -90.08529
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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-B over Ground built?

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

What condition is US0090-B over Ground 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-B over Ground carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Ground?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.