US Bridges

LA0039 over Industrial Canal

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI W of LA 47 · Structure no. 023600463102632

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
36,993
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0039 over Industrial Canal is a concrete slab 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 36,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,692 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0039
CrossesIndustrial Canal
Location4.1 MI W of LA 47
RouteState Highway 39
CountyOrleans Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.968, -90.0221
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,993 (2021)
Projected traffic40,692 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0039 over Industrial Canal carry?

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

How long is LA0039 over Industrial Canal?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0039 over Industrial Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.