US Bridges

I-30 over Ditch

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Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI N SH 70 (I-5) · Structure no. 000000000007493

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30
CrossesDitch
Location1.4 MI N SH 70 (I-5)
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7759, -92.25988
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2020)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 over Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 over Ditch carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-30 over Ditch?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.