US Bridges

I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 1.3 M NE of Ailor Ave · Structure no. 47I00400047

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,506
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps in Knox 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 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 122,506 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,872 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesI40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps
Location1.3 M NE of Ailor Ave
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.96352, -83.94752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.6 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,506 (2021)
Projected traffic235,872 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps built?

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

What condition is I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps 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&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps carry?

About 122,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40&I40 EB RMP/I40 Rmps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.