US Bridges

I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.95 MI W JCT I540 & 71 · Structure no. 0000000000A5629

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,745 by 2028. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesI 540-SEC 1 WB LN
CrossesJenny Lind Street
Location0.95 MI W JCT I540 & 71
RouteInterstate 540
Coordinates35.30284, -94.41045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,745 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 540-SEC 1 WB LN over Jenny Lind Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.