US Bridges

LA3139 over Ramp "c"

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · .85 MI East of LA 3154 · Structure no. 022604300101568

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

About this bridge

LA3139 over Ramp "c" is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3139 over Ramp "c" 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,411 by 2041. The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA3139
CrossesRamp "c"
Location.85 MI East of LA 3154
RouteState Highway 3139
Coordinates29.96931, -90.17922
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length910 ft (277.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 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
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3139 over Ramp "c" built?

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

What condition is LA3139 over Ramp "c" in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does LA3139 over Ramp "c" carry?

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

How long is LA3139 over Ramp "c"?

The structure is 910 ft (277.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA3139 over Ramp "c"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.