I40 over Dodson Chapel
FairDavidson County, Tennessee · Davidson County · Structure no. 19I00400139
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,445
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Dodson Chapel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Dodson Chapel in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Dodson Chapel built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I40 over Dodson Chapel 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 Dodson Chapel carry?
About 120,445 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Dodson Chapel?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Dodson Chapel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.