US Bridges

Ar HWY 89 over I-40

Good

Faulkner County, Arkansas · JCT I - 40 & SH 89 · Structure no. 000000000007500

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 89 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 89 over I-40 in Faulkner County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,680 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 89
CrossesI-40
LocationJCT I - 40 & SH 89
RouteState Highway 89
CountyFaulkner County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.97096, -92.41859
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,680 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ar HWY 89 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 89 over I-40 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 89 over I-40 carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 89 over I-40?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 89 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.