US Bridges

I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · So Terminal Intch · Structure no. 000000000005699

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-530 SB Lanes
CrossesI-30 EB Log 137.98
LocationSo Terminal Intch
RouteInterstate 530
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.71157, -92.27079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98 carry?

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

How long is I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-530 SB Lanes over I-30 EB Log 137.98?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.