US Bridges

I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI No of SH 338 · Structure no. 0000000000A3397

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,432 by 2028. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 30-SEC 23 EB & W
CrossesEast 17th Street
Location5.2 MI No of SH 338
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.73117, -92.26299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.1 m)
Roadway width139 ft (42.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2018)
Projected traffic124,432 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns I 30-SEC 23 EB & W over East 17th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.