US Bridges

I40 over I-440W Ramp

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40-I440 Interchange · Structure no. 19I00400303

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I-440W Ramp is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40 over I-440W Ramp in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,787 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI-440W Ramp
LocationI40-I440 Interchange
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15557, -86.82307
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,242 (2021)
Projected traffic158,787 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I-440W Ramp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I-440W Ramp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over I-440W Ramp carry?

About 99,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I-440W Ramp?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-440W Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.