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US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .98 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830800984

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
5,596 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
14,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,010 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,411 by 2041. The structure is 5,596 ft (1,705.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity STS.US.90BN/B Rmps
Location.98 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94777, -90.08225
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,596 ft (1,705.7 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2021)
Projected traffic15,411 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps?

The structure is 5,596 ft (1,705.7 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City STS.US.90BN/B Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.