US Bridges

I40 over SR 92

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 7.95MI.FROM Sevier Co.Ln · Structure no. 45I00400005

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75,118
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over SR 92 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR 92 in Jefferson 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 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 75,118 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,189 by 2042. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 133 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesSR 92
Location7.95MI.FROM Sevier Co.Ln
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.03819, -83.44062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,118 (2021)
Projected traffic120,189 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I40 over SR 92 built?

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

What condition is I40 over SR 92 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 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over SR 92 carry?

About 75,118 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over SR 92?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.