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US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .91 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830800915

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
3,667 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 3,667 ft (1,117.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Sts I10 Ramps US9
Location.91 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95458, -90.0829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,667 ft (1,117.7 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9 built?

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

What condition is US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9 carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9?

The structure is 3,667 ft (1,117.7 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Sts I10 Ramps US9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.