I40 over I40
GoodDavidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville @ Airport · Structure no. 19I00400329
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 470 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 136,488
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I40 over I40 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 136,488 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 244,803 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over I40 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 carry?
About 136,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40?
The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.