US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.22 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830801222

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
6,201 ft
60 main spans
Daily traffic
154,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 154,311 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,742 by 2041. The structure is 6,201 ft (1,890.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets
Location1.22 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93885, -90.0618
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.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans60
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,201 ft (1,890.1 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,311 (2021)
Projected traffic169,742 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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-B over City Streets built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over City Streets carry?

About 154,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City Streets?

The structure is 6,201 ft (1,890.1 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.