US Bridges

I65 over Ewing Drive

Good

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65 Nb/Ewing DR · Structure no. 19I00650067

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Ewing Drive is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I65 over Ewing Drive in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 61 years old, older 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 106,685 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,680 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesEwing Drive
LocationI65 Nb/Ewing DR
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.23011, -86.77118
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,685 (2021)
Projected traffic147,680 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Ewing Drive built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I65 over Ewing Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over Ewing Drive carry?

About 106,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Ewing Drive?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Ewing Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.