US Bridges

US0090-B over LA.428 and City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI NW of LA 428 · Structure no. 023602830803594

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
4,239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,940
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over LA.428 and City Streets is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090-B over LA.428 and 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 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 8,940 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,834 by 2036. The structure is 4,239 ft (1,292 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesLA.428 and City Streets
Location0.6 MI NW of LA 428
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93825, -90.04215
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+60 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,940 (2016)
Projected traffic9,834 by 2036
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 LA.428 and City Streets built?

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

What condition is US0090-B over LA.428 and 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 LA.428 and City Streets carry?

About 8,940 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over LA.428 and City Streets?

The structure is 4,239 ft (1,292 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over LA.428 and City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.