US Bridges

FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400173

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,816 by 2041. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 158
CrossesSR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates35.9676, -83.92938
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,735 (2021)
Projected traffic24,816 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp 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 FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp carry?

About 11,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 158 over SR62 Ramp / I40 EB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.