US Bridges

I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · So Terminal Intchg · Structure no. 000000000003332

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 65 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,439 by 2028. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-530 SB Log 0.36
CrossesI-530 / I-30 SW Ramp
LocationSo Terminal Intchg
RouteInterstate 530
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.70836, -92.27099
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2018)
Projected traffic54,439 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 SB Log 0.36 over I-530 / I-30 SW Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.