US Bridges

Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 3.00 MI East JCT SH 147 · Structure no. 000000000003116

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
1987 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMasner RD/Z-E/L.57
CrossesI-40/SEC-52/L-274.35
Location3.00 MI East JCT SH 147
RouteCounty Highway 520
Coordinates35.15628, -90.23753
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (1987)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35 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 2024.

How much traffic does Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Masner RD/Z-E/L.57 over I-40/SEC-52/L-274.35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.