US Bridges

I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · .2 MI E of I124 JCT · Structure no. 33I00240019

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,057
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 105,057 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,320 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI24 EB Ramp
CrossesI24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR
Location.2 MI E of I124 JCT
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.03105, -85.3166
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,057 (2021)
Projected traffic38,320 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR carry?

About 105,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I24 EB Ramp over I24 EB Rp / Aband CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.