US Bridges

US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts.

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI South of Miss. Riv · Structure no. 023602830803512

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,876 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
154,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts. in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 154,311 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,742 by 2041. The structure is 1,876 ft (571.8 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesSp. Rr. & City Sts.
Location1.1 MI South of Miss. Riv
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93692, -90.0387
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,876 ft (571.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,311 (2021)
Projected traffic169,742 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts. 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 Sp. Rr. & City Sts. carry?

About 154,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts.?

The structure is 1,876 ft (571.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Sp. Rr. & City Sts.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.