US Bridges

I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy

Good

Blount County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI JCT SR115&I0140 · Structure no. 05SR1620022

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 18,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,930 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI140
CrossesSR-162 / Proposed Rdwy
Location3.2 MI JCT SR115&I0140
RouteState Highway 162
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.828, -83.95953
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,849 (2021)
Projected traffic29,930 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy carry?

About 18,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over SR-162 / Proposed Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.