US Bridges

I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 6.24 MI So JCT I40-11 · Structure no. 0000000000A6878

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,057 by 2028. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-540 SB Lanes
CrossesGrand Avenue-Sebastian
Location6.24 MI So JCT I40-11
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38484, -94.36434
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic52,057 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over Grand Avenue-Sebastian built?

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

What condition is I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 SB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Sebastian?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.