US Bridges

Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · I 30&I 630 INTCH(I8) · Structure no. 000000000005484

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 30 Ent. Ramp a
CrossesI30 Exit Ramp E
LocationI 30&I 630 INTCH(I8)
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.73622, -92.26081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2028
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 30 Ent. Ramp a over I30 Exit Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.