US Bridges

LA0039 over Chalmette Vista

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St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI North of LA 36 · Structure no. 024400463201902

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0039 over Chalmette Vista is a concrete slab carrying LA0039 over Chalmette Vista 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,459 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0039
CrossesChalmette Vista
Location1.9 MI North of LA 36
RouteState Highway 39
CountySt. Bernard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.95188, -89.9749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,327 (2021)
Projected traffic34,459 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0039 over Chalmette Vista built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0039 over Chalmette Vista 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 Chalmette Vista carry?

About 31,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0039 over Chalmette Vista?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0039 over Chalmette Vista?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.