US Bridges

I-30 over Saline River Relief

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.7 MI SW of SH 5 @ Bento · Structure no. 0000000000B7412

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 over Saline River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 over Saline River Relief in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 82,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,400 by 2043. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesI-30
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location2.7 MI SW of SH 5 @ Bento
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.54753, -92.62727
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2022)
Projected traffic98,400 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 over Saline River Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-30 over Saline River Relief carry?

About 82,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-30 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.