US Bridges

I-30 over I-40

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI N SH 70 (I-5) · Structure no. 000000000007494

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

About this bridge

I-30 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 over I-40 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 8 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 2023. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30
CrossesI-40
Location1.4 MI N SH 70 (I-5)
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77727, -92.25819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2023)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2023
Trucks23%
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 I-30 over I-40 built?

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

What condition is I-30 over I-40 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 I-40 carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-30 over I-40?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.