US Bridges

I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 6.73 MI NE Ok State Line · Structure no. 0000000000A6877

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,581
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 27,581 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,242 by 2028. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI-540 SB Lanes-Seb
CrossesState Highway 22
Location6.73 MI NE Ok State Line
RouteInterstate 540
Coordinates35.35938, -94.36513
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,581 (2017)
Projected traffic36,242 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22 carry?

About 27,581 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 SB Lanes-Seb over State Highway 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.