US Bridges

I65 over Rivergate Pkwy

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65/TWO Mile Pk · Structure no. 19I00650093

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96,943
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Rivergate Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Rivergate Pkwy in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 96,943 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,109 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesRivergate Pkwy
LocationI65/TWO Mile Pk
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.30819, -86.70432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,943 (2021)
Projected traffic155,109 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rivergate Pkwy built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I65 over Rivergate Pkwy 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 over Rivergate Pkwy carry?

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

How long is I65 over Rivergate Pkwy?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Rivergate Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.