US Bridges

I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.77 MI N SH 22 · Structure no. 0000000000B6878

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
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 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co. 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,600 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-540 NB Lanes
CrossesGrand Avenue-Seb. Co.
Location1.77 MI N SH 22
RouteInterstate 540
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38483, -94.36406
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2018)
Projected traffic66,600 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co. 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co. carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-540 NB Lanes over Grand Avenue-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.