US Bridges

US0090-B over Ground

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830801175

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

About this bridge

US0090-B over Ground is a steel continuous 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 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesGround
Location1.8 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94321, -90.07562
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2021)
Projected traffic8,382 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Ground?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.