US Bridges

270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr.

Good

Garland County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI West SH 7 · Structure no. 0000000000B6376

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,058
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr. in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,801 by 2028. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries270-5 EB Lakeshore
CrossesLakeshore Dr.
Location1.7 MI West SH 7
RouteU.S. Route 270
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.46841, -93.08825
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,058 (2018)
Projected traffic13,801 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr. carry?

About 20,058 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr.?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 270-5 EB Lakeshore over Lakeshore Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.