I40 over I40 / North 6th St.
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · 1.1 M SW of Washington ST · Structure no. 47I00400075
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,591
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / North 6th St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 / North 6th St. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 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 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 91,591 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,176 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 169 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 / North 6th St. built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I40 over I40 / North 6th St. 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 / North 6th St. carry?
About 91,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / North 6th St.?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / North 6th St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.