US Bridges

I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Charlotte Pk · Structure no. 19I00400021

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85,860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 85,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,392 by 2042. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesSR24-CHARLOTTE Ave
LocationI40/ Charlotte Pk
RouteInterstate I0040
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13042, -86.89874
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,860 (2021)
Projected traffic131,392 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave carry?

About 85,860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR24-CHARLOTTE Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.