I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road
GoodKnox County, Tennessee · 1 M NW Frank Merritt LN · Structure no. 47I00400115
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,952
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 84,952 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,765 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 62 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road 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-RL / Midway Road carry?
About 84,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40-RL / Midway Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.