US Bridges

US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 7.8 MI N JCT I-30 · Structure no. 000000000003506

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,253
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 22,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,627 by 2028. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70 (broadway)
CrossesI 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74
Location7.8 MI N JCT I-30
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.73902, -92.27705
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,253 (2018)
Projected traffic24,627 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74 carry?

About 22,253 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 (broadway) over I 630-SEC 21 Log 0.74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.