US Bridges

US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds

Good

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 Mi. E of Int. With LA · Structure no. 024500000020505

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,540 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
25,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,540 ft (774.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesUS 90 Turnarounds
Location4.9 Mi. E of Int. With LA
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySt. Charles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91624, -90.30436
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,540 ft (774.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 90 Turnarounds built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds carry?

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

How long is US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds?

The structure is 2,540 ft (774.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over US 90 Turnarounds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.