US Bridges

US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou

Fair

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M. E. of LA 311 · Structure no. 025504240716541

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,192 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
8,789
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,789 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,667 by 2041. The structure is 2,192 ft (668.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090
CrossesLA 24 Terrebonne Bayou
Location1.8 M. E. of LA 311
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.67926, -90.78678
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,192 ft (668.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,789 (2021)
Projected traffic9,667 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou carry?

About 8,789 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou?

The structure is 2,192 ft (668.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over LA 24 Terrebonne Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.