US Bridges

LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave

Poor

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 3021 · Structure no. 023600463101202

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,176 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
36,993
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,692 by 2041. The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0039
CrossesN O P B Rr(claiborne Ave
Location.6 MI East of LA 3021
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.97289, -90.0435
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,176 ft (358.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,993 (2021)
Projected traffic40,692 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave carry?

About 36,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave?

The structure is 1,176 ft (358.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0039 over N O P B Rr(claiborne Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.