US Bridges

SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · SH112/I-49/71B Intchg · Structure no. 000000000007379

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,443
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,443 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2036. The structure is 540 ft (164.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH112 Rmp to I49NB
CrossesNB I-49 Ramp to 71B
LocationSH112/I-49/71B Intchg
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates36.10647, -94.17254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length540 ft (164.7 m)
Longest span232 ft (70.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,443 (2016)
Projected traffic375 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B carry?

About 46,443 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B?

The structure is 540 ft (164.7 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH112 Rmp to I49NB over NB I-49 Ramp to 71B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.