US Bridges

US0090 over LA 3211

Fair

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · US 90 WB over LA 3211 · Structure no. 035104240510602

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,960 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
10,063
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA 3211 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA 3211 in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,063 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,069 by 2041. The structure is 1,960 ft (597.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesLA 3211
LocationUS 90 WB over LA 3211
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.79413, -91.5328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,960 ft (597.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,063 (2021)
Projected traffic11,069 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over LA 3211 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA 3211 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over LA 3211 carry?

About 10,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA 3211?

The structure is 1,960 ft (597.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA 3211?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.