US Bridges

I-30 over Saline River

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI SW SH 5 at Benton · Structure no. 0000000000B7413

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,063 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
82,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 over Saline River 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 2042. The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30
CrossesSaline River
Location2.6 MI SW SH 5 at Benton
RouteInterstate 30
CountySaline County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.55204, -92.62224
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,063 ft (324 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,000 (2022)
Projected traffic98,400 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 over Saline River built?

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

What condition is I-30 over Saline River 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 September 2023.

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

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

How long is I-30 over Saline River?

The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.