I40 over 46th Ave North
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · I40/ 46th Ave N · Structure no. 19I00400037
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119,563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over 46th Ave North is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over 46th Ave North in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 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 119,563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,326 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over 46th Ave North built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I40 over 46th Ave North 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over 46th Ave North carry?
About 119,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over 46th Ave North?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over 46th Ave North?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.