US Bridges

I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR

Poor

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT SH77 05 16.54 & I 40 · Structure no. 0000000000A3126

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
983 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,843 by 2028. The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 40 EB Lns
CrossesSH 77 Bn RR
LocationJCT SH77 05 16.54 & I 40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.16896, -90.18631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length983 ft (299.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2018)
Projected traffic35,843 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR?

The structure is 983 ft (299.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I 40 EB Lns over SH 77 Bn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.