US Bridges

I24 over I24 / Main Street

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24 / Main ST · Structure no. 19I00240113

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over I24 / Main Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over I24 / Main Street in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120,483 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,010 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesI24 / Main Street
LocationI24 / Main ST
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates36.17185, -86.76864
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,483 (2021)
Projected traffic188,010 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 I24 over I24 / Main Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I24 over I24 / Main Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I24 over I24 / Main Street carry?

About 120,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over I24 / Main Street?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I24 / Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.