US Bridges

I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · 11.64 MI N Wash CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B5979

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2 in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI49 Nbln Benton 1
CrossesUS 62-SEC 2
Location11.64 MI N Wash CO Line
RouteInterstate 49
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.35613, -94.17811
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,500 (2018)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2 carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I49 Nbln Benton 1 over US 62-SEC 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.