US Bridges

I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI E of SH 67 · Structure no. 0000000000B6821

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,739 by 2028. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB Log 156.52
CrossesSH 161
Location1.5 MI E of SH 67
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77878, -92.20381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2018)
Projected traffic20,739 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Log 156.52 over SH 161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.