US Bridges

US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R

Good

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI SE of LA 182 · Structure no. 035104240532371

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,733 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,885
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,885 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,673 by 2041. The structure is 1,733 ft (528.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesWest Appr Atchafalaya R
Location0.2 MI SE of LA 182
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.69297, -91.22055
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,733 ft (528.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,885 (2021)
Projected traffic8,673 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 West Appr Atchafalaya R built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R carry?

About 7,885 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R?

The structure is 1,733 ft (528.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over West Appr Atchafalaya R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.