I40 over I40 / Cherry Street
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville City Limits · Structure no. 47I00400081
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,386
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / Cherry Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40 / Cherry Street in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 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 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 145 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 / Cherry Street built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I40 over I40 / Cherry Street 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 I40 / Cherry Street carry?
About 82,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / Cherry Street?
The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / Cherry Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.