US Bridges

I65 over I24 E

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65 / I24 INTERCHANGE-C2 · Structure no. 19I00240101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I24 E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I24 E in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 101,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,013 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesI24 E
LocationI65 / I24 INTERCHANGE-C2
RouteInterstate 65
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19281, -86.77634
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,986 (2021)
Projected traffic175,013 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I24 E built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I65 over I24 E 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over I24 E carry?

About 101,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I24 E?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I24 E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.