US Bridges

FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy.

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · In Downtown Chattanooga · Structure no. 33SR0020017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
918 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,781
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy. in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2042. The structure is 918 ft (279.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5404 736896N
CrossesCSX Rr. & NS Rwy.
LocationIn Downtown Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 5404
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0396, -85.29182
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length918 ft (279.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,781 (2021)
Projected traffic12,450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy. carry?

About 7,781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy.?

The structure is 918 ft (279.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5404 736896N over CSX Rr. & NS Rwy.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.