US Bridges

US0190 over Tangipahoa River

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.12 Mi. West of LA 445 · Structure no. 625300130906091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
937 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,053
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Tangipahoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Tangipahoa River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,053 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,958 by 2041. The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesTangipahoa River
Location1.12 Mi. West of LA 445
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50698, -90.3636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length937 ft (285.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,053 (2021)
Projected traffic9,958 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Tangipahoa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Tangipahoa River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Tangipahoa River carry?

About 9,053 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 937 ft (285.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.