LA0039 over Eickes Canal
GoodSt. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI North of LA 46 · Structure no. 024400463200501
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 47,739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0039 over Eickes Canal is a concrete slab carrying LA0039 over Eickes Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 47,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,512 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0039 over Eickes Canal built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0039 over Eickes Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0039 over Eickes Canal carry?
About 47,739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA0039 over Eickes Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns LA0039 over Eickes Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.