US Bridges

Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · 3.82 MI N SH 264 · Structure no. 000000000007071

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,225 by 2026. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPromenade Benton 1
CrossesI 49/ Blossom Way
Location3.82 MI N SH 264
RouteCity Street 44930
Coordinates36.29988, -94.17943
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,552 (2018)
Projected traffic10,225 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way carry?

About 16,552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Promenade Benton 1 over I 49/ Blossom Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.