US Bridges

US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S

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Garland County, Arkansas · US 70 Bypass @ Spring St. · Structure no. 000000000006948

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,913 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2038. The structure is 1,913 ft (583.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 Flyover
CrossesUS 70 & US 70B Spring S
LocationUS 70 Bypass @ Spring St.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.50267, -92.97586
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,913 ft (583.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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 US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S?

The structure is 1,913 ft (583.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 Flyover over US 70 & US 70B Spring S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.