US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets Transitram

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.97 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830801973

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,206 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets Transitram is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over City Streets Transitram 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 14,010 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,411 by 2041. The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets Transitram
Location1.97 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.9396, -90.0687
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,206 ft (367.6 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,010 (2021)
Projected traffic15,411 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Transitram built?

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

What condition is US0090-B over City Streets Transitram 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 Transitram carry?

About 14,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City Streets Transitram?

The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets Transitram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.