US Bridges

Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT I-49 & SH 16 in City · Structure no. 000000000007417

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49 in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,194 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesAr HWY 16
CrossesInterstate 49
LocationJCT I-49 & SH 16 in City
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates36.07828, -94.20122
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2018)
Projected traffic42,194 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Ar HWY 16 over Interstate 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.