US Bridges

E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy.

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · E.3rd St/ Downtown Chatt · Structure no. 33SR0580051

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy. 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 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 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,768 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE. 3rd St.
CrossesRamp to Riverfront Pkwy.
LocationE.3rd St/ Downtown Chatt
RouteCity Street 3549
Coordinates35.05098, -85.29716
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (2021)
Projected traffic8,768 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy. built?

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

What condition is E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy. 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 E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy. carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy.?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns E. 3rd St. over Ramp to Riverfront Pkwy.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.