US Bridges

I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400177

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older 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 139,697 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 259,664 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Rmp
CrossesI40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av
LocationIn Knoxville
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96228, -83.94669
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,697 (2021)
Projected traffic259,664 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av 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 I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av carry?

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

How long is I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av?

The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Rmp over I40-WB-RMP/UNIVERSITY Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.