US Bridges

30 over E 3rd St.

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.42 M South of Ar River · Structure no. 0000000000D7490

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

30 over E 3rd St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30 over E 3rd St. in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2025. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries30
CrossesE 3rd St.
Location0.42 M South of Ar River
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.74532, -92.26236
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2018)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 30 over E 3rd St. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30 over E 3rd St. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 30 over E 3rd St. carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 30 over E 3rd St.?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 30 over E 3rd St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.