US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets

Good

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830802314

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,609 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
15,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets is a steel girder and floorbeam system 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 15,642 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,206 by 2041. The structure is 2,609 ft (795.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets
Location2.3 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.93751, -90.06469
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,609 ft (795.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,642 (2021)
Projected traffic17,206 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 August 2024.

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

About 15,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over City Streets?

The structure is 2,609 ft (795.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.