US Bridges

I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · Interchange US 62 & I-49 · Structure no. 000000000005074

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,423
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62 is a steel continuous frame carrying I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62 in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 39,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,910 by 2028. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 NB Lns
CrossesUS Highway 62
LocationInterchange US 62 & I-49
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.05369, -94.19442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,423 (2018)
Projected traffic23,910 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62 carry?

About 39,423 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 NB Lns over US Highway 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.