US Bridges

I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40-I65 Interchange - C3 · Structure no. 19I00400056

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
561 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
95,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, 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 5 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 95,652 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 153,043 by 2042. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI65 & I65 Rmp
LocationI40-I65 Interchange - C3
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17278, -86.80198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95,652 (2021)
Projected traffic153,043 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp built?

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

What condition is I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp 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 I65 & I65 Rmp carry?

About 95,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I65 & I65 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.