US Bridges

WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · North Side of I40 · Structure no. 47I00400191

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182,502
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 182,502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 344,352 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWB Frontage Rd.
CrossesI40-WB-RMP / Papermill
LocationNorth Side of I40
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.94221, -84.002
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182,502 (2021)
Projected traffic344,352 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill 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 WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill carry?

About 182,502 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WB Frontage Rd. over I40-WB-RMP / Papermill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.