US Bridges

I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I01400041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr. in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60,213 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,328 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI140
CrossesI140 / Parkside Dr.
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates35.90867, -84.12096
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,213 (2021)
Projected traffic103,328 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr. carry?

About 60,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr.?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over I140 / Parkside Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.