I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · .8 M SE of SR1 · Structure no. 47I00400021
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 179,856
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 179,856 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 338,384 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C carry?
About 179,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / Old West Hills I/C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.