US Bridges

W Northgate RD over I 49

Good

Benton County, Arkansas · .01 East of South 52nd ST · Structure no. 000000000024298

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Northgate RD over I 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Northgate RD over I 49 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Northgate RD
CrossesI 49
Location.01 East of South 52nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.30495, -94.18407
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Northgate RD over I 49 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Northgate RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W Northgate RD over I 49 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Northgate RD over I 49?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Northgate RD over I 49?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.