US Bridges

I65 over I24 Ramp C

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I-24-I-65 Interchange -C1 · Structure no. 19I00240065

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I24 Ramp C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I24 Ramp C in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 106,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,680 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI24 Ramp C
LocationI-24-I-65 Interchange -C1
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22575, -86.77434
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,685 (2021)
Projected traffic147,680 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I24 Ramp C built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over I24 Ramp C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over I24 Ramp C carry?

About 106,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I24 Ramp C?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I24 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.