US0090 over Ramos Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI East of US 90 · Structure no. 035100050105491
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 466 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,504
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Ramos Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US0090 over Ramos Bayou in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 93 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 7,504 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,254 by 2042. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Ramos Bayou built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is US0090 over Ramos Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US0090 over Ramos Bayou carry?
About 7,504 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Ramos Bayou?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Ramos Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.