US Bridges

I440 over L3 SN164 & 165

FairPosted for load

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440-I65 Loop@melrose I/C · Structure no. 19I00650114

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,036 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
96,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over L3 SN164 & 165 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I440 over L3 SN164 & 165 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96,254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,006 by 2042. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesL3 SN164 & 165
LocationI440-I65 Loop@melrose I/C
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11577, -86.77405
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,036 ft (315.7 m)
Longest span282 ft (85.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,254 (2021)
Projected traffic154,006 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I440 over L3 SN164 & 165 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I440 over L3 SN164 & 165 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 I440 over L3 SN164 & 165 carry?

About 96,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I440 over L3 SN164 & 165?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.7 m) long with a longest span of 282 ft (85.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over L3 SN164 & 165?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.