US Bridges

I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.

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Knox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400167

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
580 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
122,506
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 122,506 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,411 by 2041. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.
LocationDowntown Knoxville
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9632, -83.94835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,506 (2021)
Projected traffic29,411 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. 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 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts. carry?

About 122,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40-EB Rmp / 2 Rts.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.