US Bridges

I40 over I40 / Westboro Road

Poor

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Westboro RD · Structure no. 19I00400027

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97,513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 / Westboro Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / Westboro Road in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 97,513 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,387 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesI40 / Westboro Road
LocationI40/ Westboro RD
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.14913, -86.87354
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,513 (2021)
Projected traffic150,387 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40 / Westboro Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I40 over I40 / Westboro Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over I40 / Westboro Road carry?

About 97,513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 / Westboro Road?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 / Westboro Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.