US Bridges

I-24E over Ewing Dr.

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Ne. Davidson Co. · Structure no. 19I00240081

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24E over Ewing Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24E over Ewing Dr. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 29,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,435 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24E
CrossesEwing Dr.
LocationIn Ne. Davidson Co.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23227, -86.78402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,943 (2021)
Projected traffic61,435 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24E over Ewing Dr. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24E over Ewing Dr. 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 I-24E over Ewing Dr. carry?

About 29,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-24E over Ewing Dr.?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-24E over Ewing Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.