US Bridges

Ridge Road over Interstate 40

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & Dyer G.S. · Structure no. 000000000003892

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Interstate 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Interstate 40 in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2007. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesInterstate 40
LocationJCT I-40 & Dyer G.S.
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.50098, -94.14727
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (1987)
Projected traffic301 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridge Road over Interstate 40 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Interstate 40 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Interstate 40 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Interstate 40?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Interstate 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.