US Bridges

I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co.

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Washington County, Arkansas · JCT of I 49 Ml & 71 SB · Structure no. 000000000006244

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,820 by 2028. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-49 SB Ramp
CrossesI 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co.
LocationJCT of I 49 Ml & 71 SB
RouteInterstate 49
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03703, -94.18869
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic47,820 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co. carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 SB Ramp over I 49 Mn Lns - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.