US Bridges

FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · I-75 Jct. · Structure no. 33I00750081

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
367 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 72,283 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,488 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 153 Ramp
CrossesSR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp
LocationI-75 Jct.
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates35.0247, -85.1745
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,283 (2021)
Projected traffic125,488 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp carry?

About 72,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 Ramp over SR153 / I75 SB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.