US Bridges

I40 350202M over CSX RR

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .8 M NW SR1&I40/SS RR · Structure no. 19I00400086

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 350202M over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 350202M over CSX RR in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 141,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,766 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40 350202M
CrossesCSX RR
Location.8 M NW SR1&I40/SS RR
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.14906, -86.77524
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141,104 (2021)
Projected traffic225,766 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 350202M over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 350202M over CSX RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I40 350202M over CSX RR carry?

About 141,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 350202M over CSX RR?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I40 350202M over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.