US Bridges

US0090 over US-90 Service Road

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.24 MI South of Miss. Ri · Structure no. 023602830804556

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,096 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,955
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over US-90 Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over US-90 Service Road 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 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 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2041. The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesUS-90 Service Road
Location2.24 MI South of Miss. Ri
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.92439, -90.0376
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,096 ft (334.1 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,955 (2021)
Projected traffic17,550 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 Service Road built?

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

What condition is US0090 over US-90 Service Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over US-90 Service Road carry?

About 15,955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over US-90 Service Road?

The structure is 1,096 ft (334.1 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over US-90 Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.