US Bridges

US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD

Fair

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI SE of LA 3211 · Structure no. 035104240515761

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,554 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
11,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 11,104 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,214 by 2041. The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 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 3215 BNSF Alice C RD
Location5.0 MI SE of LA 3211
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.75748, -91.46784
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,554 ft (473.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,104 (2021)
Projected traffic12,214 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD carry?

About 11,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD?

The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA 3215 BNSF Alice C RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.