US Bridges

FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Located at JCT SR62&I40 · Structure no. 47I00400055

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 11,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,816 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 62
CrossesWestern Ave. / I40
LocationLocated at JCT SR62&I40
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9656, -83.93345
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,735 (2021)
Projected traffic24,816 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40 carry?

About 11,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 62 over Western Ave. / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.