US Bridges

Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 2.05 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000005955

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,748
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 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 37,748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,872 by 2025. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPg Rd. Benton 1
CrossesI-49
Location2.05 MI N SH 264
RouteCity Street 45800
Coordinates36.28354, -94.15718
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,748 (2018)
Projected traffic9,872 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49 built?

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

What condition is Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49 carry?

About 37,748 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pg Rd. Benton 1 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.