US Bridges

I65 over I65

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I40-I65 Interchange - C3 · Structure no. 19I00650133

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104,021
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over I65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over I65 in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 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 104,021 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,434 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI65
CrossesI65
LocationI40-I65 Interchange - C3
RouteInterstate I0065
Coordinates36.17356, -86.80109
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,021 (2021)
Projected traffic166,434 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over I65 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I65 over I65 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I65 over I65 carry?

About 104,021 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over I65?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over I65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.