US Bridges

US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Miles East of LA 632 · Structure no. 024500000020431

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,556 by 2041. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesDavis Pond Diversion
Location3.0 Miles East of LA 632
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.91695, -90.3169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,051 (2021)
Projected traffic27,556 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Davis Pond Diversion built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion carry?

About 25,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Davis Pond Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.