US Bridges

W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000005587

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
567 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,223 by 2010. The structure is 567 ft (172.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 28th Avenue-Cs
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.6 MI E US 79B-PINEBLUFF
RouteCity Street 64800
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.20194, -92.03845
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic29,223 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 567 ft (172.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 28th Avenue-Cs over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.