US Bridges

I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24 / I65 INTERCHANGE-C2 · Structure no. 19I00240103

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 113,584 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,190 by 2041. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24 WB Ramp
CrossesI-24 EB
LocationI24 / I65 INTERCHANGE-C2
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19092, -86.77647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,584 (2021)
Projected traffic166,190 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB built?

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

What condition is I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB carry?

About 113,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 WB Ramp over I-24 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.