US Bridges

I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · At I-275 Jct. · Structure no. 47I00400129

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 115,780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,384 by 2041. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Rmp
CrossesI40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave.
LocationAt I-275 Jct.
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97156, -83.93028
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,780 (2021)
Projected traffic10,384 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave. 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 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave. carry?

About 115,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave.?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP / 5th. Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.