SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River
PoorBenton County, Arkansas · .64 MI N Washington CO · Structure no. 000000000003743
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 957 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,372 by 2028. The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River?
The structure is 957 ft (291.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.