US Bridges

US0090 over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI W of Mississippi R · Structure no. 023602830801518

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
801 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 801 ft (244.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Streets
Location0.9 MI W of Mississippi R
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.94332, -90.0748
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length801 ft (244.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 over City Streets built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over City Streets 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 April 2024.

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 801 ft (244.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.