US Bridges

US0090 over City Streets

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .62 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 023604509004193

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
3,455 ft
85 main spans
Daily traffic
49,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over City Streets is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0090 over City Streets in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 49,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,912 by 2041. The structure is 3,455 ft (1,053.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesCity Streets
Location.62 MI East of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94747, -90.0876
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans85 (+31 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,455 ft (1,053.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,920 (2021)
Projected traffic54,912 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 City Streets built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over City Streets carry?

About 49,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over City Streets?

The structure is 3,455 ft (1,053.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.