US Bridges

I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI N SH 70/I-5 · Structure no. 000000000003379

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, 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 5 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,885 by 2024. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 Eastbound
CrossesI-30 West from 40
Location1.4 MI N SH 70/I-5
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77561, -92.26063
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2018)
Projected traffic38,885 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$371,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40 built?

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

What condition is I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 Eastbound over I-30 West from 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.