US Bridges

U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1MI. E. Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000006732

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,878 by 2028. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesU.S. 62 - Wash. CO
CrossesIllinois River
Location1MI. E. Prairie Grove
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.99118, -94.29423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,878 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 - Wash. CO over Illinois River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.