I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400063
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 430 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,950
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 89,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,232 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long and 60 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes carry?
About 89,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes?
The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40-RL / 2 Routes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.