I275 over I275 / Elm Street
FairKnox County, Tennessee · Knoxville · Structure no. 47I02750003
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67,587
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I275 over I275 / Elm Street is a concrete tee beam carrying I275 over I275 / Elm Street in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 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 5 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 67,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,984 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I275 over I275 / Elm Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I275 over I275 / Elm Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I275 over I275 / Elm Street carry?
About 67,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I275 over I275 / Elm Street?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns I275 over I275 / Elm Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.