US Bridges

I24 over I75

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Chattanooga · Structure no. 33I00240089

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I24 over I75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I24 over I75 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115,412 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,352 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI24
CrossesI75
LocationIn Chattanooga
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates35.005, -85.21073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,412 (2021)
Projected traffic200,352 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I24 over I75 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I24 over I75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I24 over I75 carry?

About 115,412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I24 over I75?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I24 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.