US Bridges

US0090 over Ramp F

Fair

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 1.40 MI E of Berwick Exit · Structure no. 035104240533337

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,938
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Ramp F is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Ramp F 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 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 3,938 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,331 by 2040. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesRamp F
Location1.40 MI E of Berwick Exit
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.69827, -91.20691
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,938 (2020)
Projected traffic4,331 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Ramp F built?

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

What condition is US0090 over Ramp F 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Ramp F carry?

About 3,938 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Ramp F?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Ramp F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.