US Bridges

I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk.

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.5 M SE of Beaver CR DR · Structure no. 47I00750045

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,818
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 81,818 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,160 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI75 Rl
CrossesI75 / Central Ave. Pk.
Location2.5 M SE of Beaver CR DR
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates36.03494, -83.99767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,818 (2021)
Projected traffic108,160 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
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 I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk. carry?

About 81,818 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I75 Rl over I75 / Central Ave. Pk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.