US Bridges

I65 over Open Field

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I65 / Abd. Rr. Inner Loop · Structure no. 19I00650143

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101,986
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I65 over Open Field is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I65 over Open Field in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 101,986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,178 by 2042. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI65
CrossesOpen Field
LocationI65 / Abd. Rr. Inner Loop
RouteInterstate I0065
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18949, -86.79168
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,986 (2021)
Projected traffic163,178 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I65 over Open Field built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I65 over Open Field 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 Open Field carry?

About 101,986 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I65 over Open Field?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I65 over Open Field?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.