US Bridges

I440 over L2 SN162 & 16

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440-I65LOOP@MELROSE I/C · Structure no. 19I00650122

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

About this bridge

I440 over L2 SN162 & 16 is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I440 over L2 SN162 & 16 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, 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.

It carries about 96,254 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,006 by 2042. The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesL2 SN162 & 16
LocationI440-I65LOOP@MELROSE I/C
RouteInterstate I0440
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11567, -86.77397
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length697 ft (212.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,254 (2021)
Projected traffic154,006 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over L2 SN162 & 16 built?

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

What condition is I440 over L2 SN162 & 16 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 L2 SN162 & 16 carry?

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

How long is I440 over L2 SN162 & 16?

The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over L2 SN162 & 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.