LA0039 over Lake Borgne Canal
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- LA0039 over Lake Borgne Canal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 47,739 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 47 inventoried bridges in St. Bernard Parish rated good (55.3%); 3 (6.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 2,419 ft |
| Location | 2.2 Mi North of La 1249 |
| NBI structure number | 024400463208671 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Bernard Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA0039 over RR Canal | 1991 | 47,739 | Poor |
| LA0039 over Eickes Canal | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Guerenger Canal | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Chalmette Vista | 2001 | 47,739 | Good |
| LA0039 over Drain Canal | 1967 | 47,739 | Fair |
| LA0039 over Chalmette Vista | 2001 | 31,327 | Good |
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