US Bridges

I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · At I40 & I75 JCT · Structure no. 47I00750005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 90,947 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,064 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI75 Rl
CrossesI40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill
LocationAt I40 & I75 JCT
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates35.95757, -83.97166
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,947 (2021)
Projected traffic156,064 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill carry?

About 90,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rl over I40 EB Rp to I75 /Pmill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.