I40 over I40 / Prosser Road
FairKnox County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI SW JCT I40&I640 · Structure no. 47I00400083
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,386
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 / Prosser Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40 / Prosser Road in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 82,386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,464 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 / Prosser Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I40 over I40 / Prosser Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 / Prosser Road carry?
About 82,386 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 / Prosser Road?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 / Prosser Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.