US Bridges

US0090 over Sellers Canal

Fair

St. Charles Parish, Louisiana · 5.6 MI East of LA 633 · Structure no. 024500050907152

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,051
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Sellers Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US0090 over Sellers Canal in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 25,051 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,556 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesSellers Canal
Location5.6 MI East of LA 633
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySt. Charles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.91446, -90.275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Sellers Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Sellers Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Sellers Canal carry?

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

How long is US0090 over Sellers Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Sellers Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.