I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO
FairSebastian County, Arkansas · 0.49 MI So of SH 45 · Structure no. 0000000000B5100
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,795
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.
It carries about 23,795 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,924 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO carry?
About 23,795 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-540 EB Lns over Ft Smith Railroad Seb CO?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.