US Bridges

LA0039 over Industrial Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 3021 · Structure no. 023600463102221

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
610 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
47,739
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0039 over Industrial Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0039 over Industrial Canal in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 47,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,512 by 2041. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0039
CrossesIndustrial Canal
Location1.6 MI East of LA 3021
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.96877, -90.0294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,739 (2021)
Projected traffic52,512 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0039 over Industrial Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0039 over Industrial Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0039 over Industrial Canal carry?

About 47,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0039 over Industrial Canal?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0039 over Industrial Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.