US Bridges

LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy.

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 3154 · Structure no. 022604300101358

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,031 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
12,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy. in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,411 by 2041. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3139
CrossesClearview Pkwy.
Location.6 MI East of LA 3154
RouteState Highway 3139
CountyJefferson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96917, -90.1797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,031 ft (314.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,192 (2021)
Projected traffic13,411 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy. carry?

About 12,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy.?

The structure is 1,031 ft (314.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA3139 over Clearview Pkwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.