US Bridges

I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk)

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · City of Knoxville · Structure no. 47I01400045

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

About this bridge

I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk) 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 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesI140
CrossesI140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk)
LocationCity of Knoxville
RouteInterstate 140
Coordinates35.90351, -84.11896
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 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 structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk) built?

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

What condition is I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk) 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 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk) carry?

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

How long is I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I140 over I140 / SR1(KINGSTON Pk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.