SH 59 Benton 2 over Illinois River

Poor Condition63 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateArkansas
CountyBenton
Location.64 Mi N Washington Co
CarriesSH 59 Benton 2
CrossesIllinois River
Coordinates36.10828, -94.53498

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length957.0 ft (291.7 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area2800.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2018)
Truck Traffic24%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003743

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