US Bridges

FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp

Good

Hamilton County, Tennessee · Downtown Chattanooga · Structure no. 33SR0580047

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU A342
CrossesRiverfront Pkwy. & Ramp
LocationDowntown Chattanooga
RouteCity Street 342
CountyHamilton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05427, -85.30558
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2020)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAU A342 over Riverfront Pkwy. & Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.