US Bridges

I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT SH 50 & I-40 · Structure no. 0000000000A6825

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,337 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40WB/SE52/269.17
CrossesSH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04
LocationJCT SH 50 & I-40
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1483, -90.32851
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2018)
Projected traffic25,337 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04 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-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40WB/SE52/269.17 over SH-50/SEC-3/L-0.04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.