US Bridges

I40 over Jo Johnson ST

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40/ Jo Johnson ST · Structure no. 19I00400065

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Jo Johnson ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over Jo Johnson ST in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145,427 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 224,259 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesJo Johnson ST
LocationI40/ Jo Johnson ST
RouteInterstate I0040
Coordinates36.16399, -86.79395
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,427 (2021)
Projected traffic224,259 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 Jo Johnson ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Jo Johnson ST 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 Jo Johnson ST carry?

About 145,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Jo Johnson ST?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Jo Johnson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.