US Bridges

I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42

Good

Crittenden County, Arkansas · JCT I-40 & I-55 West Memp · Structure no. 0000000000B6984

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,538
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42 in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,538 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,800 by 2026. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40EB/SE52/279.94
CrossesI-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42
LocationJCT I-40 & I-55 West Memp
RouteInterstate 40
CountyCrittenden County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15513, -90.14781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,538 (2018)
Projected traffic49,800 by 2026
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42 carry?

About 21,538 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-40EB/SE52/279.94 over I-55NB/SEC-11/L-4.42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.