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US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 023602830802325

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,387 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram 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 2,387 ft (727.6 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 Transit Ram
Location2.3 MI South of I-10
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93598, -90.06627
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,387 ft (727.6 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Transit Ram built?

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

What condition is US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram 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 Transit Ram carry?

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

How long is US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram?

The structure is 2,387 ft (727.6 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets Transit Ram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.