US Bridges

I65 348100U over CSX Railroad

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .05 M S JCT I65&TWO Mile · Structure no. 19I00650091

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 348100U over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 348100U over CSX Railroad in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6 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 96,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,109 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65 348100U
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.05 M S JCT I65&TWO Mile
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30622, -86.70603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,943 (2021)
Projected traffic155,109 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 348100U over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I65 348100U 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I65 348100U over CSX Railroad carry?

About 96,943 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 348100U over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I65 348100U over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.