US Bridges

US0090-B over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.09 MI E of Miss. River · Structure no. 023602830803011

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
5,038 ft
65 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 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 5,038 ft (1,535.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesCity Streets
Location0.09 MI E of Miss. River
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93784, -90.05226
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans65 (+43 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length5,038 ft (1,535.6 m)
Longest span257 ft (78.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,143 (2021)
Projected traffic73,857 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over City Streets in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 5,038 ft (1,535.6 m) long with a longest span of 257 ft (78.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.