US Bridges

I40 over Boruff St.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · .9 M NE of Dodson Ave · Structure no. 47I00400079

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82,386
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Boruff St. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over Boruff St. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 82,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,464 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40
CrossesBoruff St.
Location.9 M NE of Dodson Ave
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.98684, -83.90744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width166 ft (50.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,386 (2021)
Projected traffic146,464 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
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 Boruff St. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I40 over Boruff 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Boruff St. carry?

About 82,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Boruff St.?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over Boruff St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.