US Bridges

I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · Downtown Knoxville · Structure no. 47I00400205

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,055 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
115,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 115,780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,680 by 2041. The structure is 1,055 ft (321.7 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR
LocationDowntown Knoxville
RouteInterstate 40
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97014, -83.91607
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,055 ft (321.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,780 (2021)
Projected traffic167,680 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR carry?

About 115,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR?

The structure is 1,055 ft (321.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40-RMPS / 2 Rts & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.