US Bridges

US0090 over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI W of LA 428 · Structure no. 023602830801968

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,039 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Streets is a steel 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Streets
Location2.4 MI W of LA 428
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.94039, -90.06932
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,039 ft (316.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over City Streets carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over City Streets?

The structure is 1,039 ft (316.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.