US Bridges

I40 over Clifton Ave

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40 /Clifton Ave · Structure no. 19I00400047

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Clifton Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Clifton Ave in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 99,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,987 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesClifton Ave
LocationI40 /Clifton Ave
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.15898, -86.82176
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,242 (2021)
Projected traffic180,987 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clifton Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I40 over Clifton Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Clifton Ave carry?

About 99,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Clifton Ave?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Clifton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.