US Bridges

I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R.

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · NE SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000003609

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,396 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,530 by 2028. The structure is 3,396 ft (1,035.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 540-DISTRICT 4
CrossesSH 59 Ark Riv/R.R.
LocationNE SH 59
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.41926, -94.35213
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,396 ft (1,035.1 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2018)
Projected traffic68,530 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R. carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R.?

The structure is 3,396 ft (1,035.1 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 540-DISTRICT 4 over SH 59 Ark Riv/R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.