US Bridges

I440 over I40

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40-I440 Interchange · Structure no. 19I00400301

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
73,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over I40 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I440 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 73,149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,038 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI440
CrossesI40
LocationI40-I440 Interchange
RouteInterstate I0440
Coordinates36.1567, -86.82515
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,149 (2021)
Projected traffic117,038 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I440 over I40 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I440 over I40 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I440 over I40 carry?

About 73,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I440 over I40?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.