I-49 SB Lns over US Highway 62
FairWashington County, Arkansas · Intsec US 62 & I-49 · Structure no. 000000000005820
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-49 SB Lns over US Highway 62 is a steel continuous frame carrying I-49 SB Lns over US Highway 62 in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2027. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-49 SB Lns over US Highway 62 built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-49 SB 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 SB Lns over US Highway 62 carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-49 SB 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-49 SB Lns over US Highway 62?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.