US Bridges

I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · W Memphis Interchange · Structure no. 000000000003123

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
458 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,360 by 2027. The structure is 458 ft (139.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40/SE52Y/L277.06
CrossesI-40/SEC-52 Ml
LocationW Memphis Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17014, -90.19536
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length458 ft (139.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,360 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$622,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml 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 I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml?

The structure is 458 ft (139.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-40/SE52Y/L277.06 over I-40/SEC-52 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.