US Bridges

I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT I-49 & US 71B 17B · Structure no. 000000000005917

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
52,589
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 52,589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,982 by 2028. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI-49 NE Ramp
CrossesI-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO
LocationJCT I-49 & US 71B 17B
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.10861, -94.17455
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,589 (2014)
Projected traffic82,982 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO carry?

About 52,589 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 NE Ramp over I-49 SB & 71B Sb-Wash CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.