US Bridges

I-24W over Ewing Dr.

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In Ne. Davidson Co. · Structure no. 19I00240082

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

About this bridge

I-24W over Ewing Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24W 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 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 29,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,435 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 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-24W
CrossesEwing Dr.
LocationIn Ne. Davidson Co.
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23218, -86.78349
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-24W over Ewing Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.