US Bridges

I40 over I-40E

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · In West Nashville · Structure no. 19I00400305

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

About this bridge

I40 over I-40E is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40 over I-40E 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.

It carries about 99,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,987 by 2042. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 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-40E
LocationIn West Nashville
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1572, -86.82316
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 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 traffic180,987 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I-40E built?

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

What condition is I40 over I-40E 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-40E carry?

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

How long is I40 over I-40E?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-40E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.