US Bridges

I275 over I275 / 5th Ave.

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.1 Nm E of SR33 · Structure no. 47I02750001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I275 over I275 / 5th Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I275 over I275 / 5th Ave. 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 67,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,984 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI275
CrossesI275 / 5th Ave.
Location2.1 Nm E of SR33
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9709, -83.93002
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,587 (2021)
Projected traffic115,984 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I275 over I275 / 5th Ave. built?

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

What condition is I275 over I275 / 5th Ave. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I275 over I275 / 5th Ave. carry?

About 67,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I275 over I275 / 5th Ave.?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I275 over I275 / 5th Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.