US Bridges

I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · JCT SH 59 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3273

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,085
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59 in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 10,085 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,339 by 2028. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40-SEC 11 WB LN
CrossesState Highway 59
LocationJCT SH 59 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.46305, -94.35695
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,085 (2018)
Projected traffic21,339 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59 carry?

About 10,085 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 40-SEC 11 WB LN over State Highway 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.