US Bridges

I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. 0000000000A3193

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
782 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
26,151
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 26,151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,460 by 2028. The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 WB Log 156.03
CrossesUPRR
Location0.75 MI E of SH 67
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.7798, -92.21236
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length782 ft (238.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,151 (2018)
Projected traffic30,460 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR carry?

About 26,151 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR?

The structure is 782 ft (238.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 WB Log 156.03 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.