US Bridges

US0090 over US-90 Ramps

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI South of Miss. Riv · Structure no. 023602830804107

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,409 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over US-90 Ramps is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over US-90 Ramps in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2041. The structure is 2,409 ft (734.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesUS-90 Ramps
Location1.7 MI South of Miss. Riv
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93374, -90.0384
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,409 ft (734.3 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2021)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over US-90 Ramps built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over US-90 Ramps 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 over US-90 Ramps carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over US-90 Ramps?

The structure is 2,409 ft (734.3 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over US-90 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.