US Bridges

LA3139 over Rr. Ca.

Good

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI East of LA 3152 · Structure no. 022604300104115

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
997 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
34,781
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3139 over Rr. Ca. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3139 over Rr. Ca. in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 34,781 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,259 by 2041. The structure is 997 ft (303.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3139
CrossesRr. Ca.
Location2.1 MI East of LA 3152
RouteState Highway 3139
Coordinates29.96879, -90.14553
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length997 ft (303.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,781 (2021)
Projected traffic38,259 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA3139 over Rr. Ca. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3139 over Rr. Ca. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA3139 over Rr. Ca. carry?

About 34,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA3139 over Rr. Ca.?

The structure is 997 ft (303.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA3139 over Rr. Ca.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.