US Bridges

LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line

Fair

Orleans Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI East of LA 611-4 · Structure no. 023604300200001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
55,872
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line is a concrete slab carrying LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line in Orleans Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 55,872 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,459 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA3139
CrossesJeff/Orleans Parish Line
Location5.0 MI East of LA 611-4
RouteState Highway 3139
Coordinates29.96682, -90.12764
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,872 (2021)
Projected traffic61,459 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line carry?

About 55,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns LA3139 over Jeff/Orleans Parish Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.