US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.60 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830801605

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
587 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets is a prestressed concrete 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 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 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets
Location1.60 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.94319, -90.0756
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 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-B over City Streets carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City Streets?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.