US Bridges

I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.69 No JCT 49 & 62 · Structure no. 000000000007287

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 69,203 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,000 by 2033. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 SB Lns
CrossesPorter Road
Location2.69 No JCT 49 & 62
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.08967, -94.19337
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,203 (2018)
Projected traffic97,000 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Lns over Porter Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road 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 SB Lns over Porter Road carry?

About 69,203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 SB Lns over Porter Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.