LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal
PoorOrleans Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI E of I-10 · Structure no. 023600463102341
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 1,535 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal is a steel movable - lift carrying LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav 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 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 47,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,512 by 2041. The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal carry?
About 47,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal?
The structure is 1,535 ft (467.9 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns LA0039 over Inner Harbor Nav Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.