I40 over Sawyer Brown RD
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Sawyer Brown RD · Structure no. 19I00400013
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,660
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Sawyer Brown RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Sawyer Brown RD in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 65,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,056 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Sawyer Brown RD built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I40 over Sawyer Brown RD 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Sawyer Brown RD carry?
About 65,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Sawyer Brown RD?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Sawyer Brown RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.