US Bridges

I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI No I-49 & SH 71B · Structure no. 0000000000B7381

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,500 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-49 Nb-Wash. Co.
CrossesVan Asche Street
Location0.9 MI No I-49 & SH 71B
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates36.11721, -94.17694
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2016)
Projected traffic67,500 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street built?

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

What condition is I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-49 Nb-Wash. Co. over Van Asche Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.