US Bridges

I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Pinellas Drive · Structure no. 47I00400031

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
182,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182,502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 344,352 by 2041. The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40 / Papermill Rd.
Location1 M S of Pinellas Drive
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94158, -84.00208
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,502 (2021)
Projected traffic344,352 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd. 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 / Papermill Rd. carry?

About 182,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd.?

The structure is 357 ft (108.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 / Papermill Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.