US Bridges

I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave.

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I24-I40 Interchange - C8 · Structure no. 19I00240121

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
148,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave. in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 65 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 148,679 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,886 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24 EB
CrossesI-40 WB & Hermitage Ave.
LocationI24-I40 Interchange - C8
RouteInterstate 24
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15519, -86.76001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,679 (2021)
Projected traffic237,886 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave. 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-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave. carry?

About 148,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave.?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 EB over I-40 WB & Hermitage Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.