US Bridges

I40 over Stones River

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In SE Nashville · Structure no. 19I00400137

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
562 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120,445
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Stones River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over Stones River in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 120,445 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,896 by 2042. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesStones River
LocationIn SE Nashville
RouteInterstate I0040
Coordinates36.16039, -86.62147
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120,445 (2021)
Projected traffic203,896 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Stones River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I40 over Stones River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Stones River carry?

About 120,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Stones River?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.