US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet
PoorSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI West of LA 182 · Structure no. 035104240522602
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,303 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,035
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4 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.
It carries about 10,035 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet carry?
About 10,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet?
The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Wax Lake Outlet?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.