US Bridges

US0090-B over Ground

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Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. E. of Miss River · Structure no. 023602830804193

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090-B over Ground 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 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
CrossesGround
Location1.2 Mi. E. of Miss River
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.93218, -90.038
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 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
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090-B over Ground built?

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

What condition is US0090-B over Ground 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Ground carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Ground?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.