US Bridges

I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · Glenrose Av · Structure no. 19I00240013

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154,723
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154,723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255,477 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI24
CrossesI24 / Glenrose Avenue
LocationGlenrose Av
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11691, -86.7258
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,723 (2021)
Projected traffic255,477 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue carry?

About 154,723 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I24 / Glenrose Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.