US Bridges

US0090 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .78 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830800787

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Streets is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over City Streets 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 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 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Streets
Location.78 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9495, -90.0849
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,160 ft (353.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

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 Streets built?

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

What condition is US0090 over City Streets 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over City Streets carry?

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

How long is US0090 over City Streets?

The structure is 1,160 ft (353.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.