US0090 over Bayou Ramos
PoorPosted for loadSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W. of LA 662 · Structure no. 035104240536942
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 8,369 ft
- 107 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,035
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0090 over Bayou Ramos is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over Bayou Ramos in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,035 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,038 by 2041. The structure is 8,369 ft (2,550.9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0090 over Bayou Ramos built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0090 over Bayou Ramos 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US0090 over Bayou Ramos carry?
About 10,035 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0090 over Bayou Ramos?
The structure is 8,369 ft (2,550.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Bayou Ramos?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.