US Bridges

I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65-EAST Cedarst · Structure no. 19I00650098

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 92,366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,130 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesI65 Ll / East Cedar ST
LocationI65-EAST Cedarst
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates36.32571, -86.7061
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,366 (2021)
Projected traffic157,130 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST 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 I65 Ll / East Cedar ST carry?

About 92,366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65 Ll / East Cedar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.