US Bridges

I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE)

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT of I-40/I 49 · Structure no. 000000000006211

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE) in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2028. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49(N to E Ramp)
CrossesI40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE)
LocationJCT of I-40/I 49
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48325, -94.24219
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE) carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE)?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I 49(N to E Ramp) over I40(BELOW)/I49(ABOVE)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.