US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.65 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830801651

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
3,998 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
67,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets is a steel truss - deck carrying US0090-B over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 3,998 ft (1,218.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets
Location1.65 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94196, -90.0731
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,998 ft (1,218.6 m)
Longest span331 ft (100.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,143 (2021)
Projected traffic73,857 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over City Streets built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 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 August 2024.

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

About 67,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City Streets?

The structure is 3,998 ft (1,218.6 m) long with a longest span of 331 ft (100.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.