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US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT US 70 & I-55 · Structure no. 000000000005723

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,323
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,539 by 2028. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS70/SEC-20/L15.24
CrossesI-55/SEC-11/L-3.43
LocationJCT US 70 & I-55
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14719, -90.13198
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,323 (2011)
Projected traffic7,539 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43 carry?

About 4,323 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US70/SEC-20/L15.24 over I-55/SEC-11/L-3.43?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.