US Bridges

I440 over Berry RD

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · I440 Loop in Nashville · Structure no. 19I04400033

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Berry RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I440 over Berry RD 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI440
CrossesBerry RD
LocationI440 Loop in Nashville
RouteInterstate I0440
Coordinates36.1192, -86.77283
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over Berry RD built?

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

What condition is I440 over Berry RD 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 Berry RD carry?

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

How long is I440 over Berry RD?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I440 over Berry RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.