I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · 7.18MI.FROM Hamblen Co.Ln · Structure no. 45I00400039
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,031
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25,031 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,050 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN 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 Ramp from I81 Lt LN carry?
About 25,031 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN?
The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over Ramp from I81 Lt LN?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.