US Bridges

I-30 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief

Good

Saline County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI SW SH 5 @ Benton · Structure no. 0000000000C7412

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief in Saline County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2040. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesI-30 Off Ramp
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location3.0 MI SW SH 5 @ Benton
RouteInterstate 30
Coordinates34.54798, -92.62729
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2020)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2040
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 Off Ramp 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 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-30 Off Ramp 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 Off Ramp over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.