US Bridges

I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 3.3 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 0000000000A3177

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 66 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 5 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,735 by 2028. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 WB Log 135.53
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R
Location3.3 MI E of SH 70
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.69222, -92.304
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2018)
Projected traffic55,735 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$115,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 WB Log 135.53 over Union Pacific R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.