US Bridges

I65 350215N over CSX Railroad

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .2 M N WILLAMS0N CO LN · Structure no. 19I00650003

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
123,245
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 350215N over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 350215N over CSX Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 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 123,245 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,005 by 2042. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 350215N
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.2 M N WILLAMS0N CO LN
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04183, -86.78211
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,245 (2021)
Projected traffic151,005 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I65 350215N over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I65 350215N over CSX Railroad 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 I65 350215N over CSX Railroad carry?

About 123,245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 350215N over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I65 350215N over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.