US Bridges

I40 over 28th Ave North

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40 / 28th Ave N · Structure no. 19I00400049

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over 28th Ave North is a steel continuous frame carrying I40 over 28th Ave North in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 99,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,987 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
Crosses28th Ave North
LocationI40 / 28th Ave N
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.16309, -86.8197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,242 (2021)
Projected traffic180,987 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 28th Ave North built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I40 over 28th 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 28th Ave North carry?

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

How long is I40 over 28th Ave North?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over 28th Ave North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.