US Bridges

I140 over I-140 / I40

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400163

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 over I-140 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 over I-140 / I40 in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 60,213 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,341 by 2042. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 104 ft wide.

CarriesI140
CrossesI-140 / I40
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates35.9118, -84.12217
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,213 (2021)
Projected traffic96,341 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I140 over I-140 / I40 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140 over I-140 / I40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I140 over I-140 / I40 carry?

About 60,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I140 over I-140 / I40?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over I-140 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.