US Bridges

I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT I 49 & CO RD 26 · Structure no. 0000000000B6242

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,691 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 49 NB Lanes
CrossesW. Wilson Street - Wash.
LocationJCT I 49 & CO RD 26
RouteInterstate 49
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99676, -94.19606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,691 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash. built?

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

What condition is I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash. carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash.?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 49 NB Lanes over W. Wilson Street - Wash.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.