US Bridges

I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knox. · Structure no. 47I00400137

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
139,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 139,697 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,400 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40 Rmp
CrossesI-40-WB Rmp/University a
LocationIn Knox.
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.96407, -83.94482
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,697 (2021)
Projected traffic30,400 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a carry?

About 139,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Rmp over I-40-WB Rmp/University a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.