US Bridges

I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave.

Fair

Knox County, Tennessee · Just N. of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 47I02750021

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

About this bridge

I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 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 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 67,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,984 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI275 Rmp
CrossesI275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave.
LocationJust N. of I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.97098, -83.93063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,587 (2021)
Projected traffic115,984 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave. built?

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

What condition is I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave. 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 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave. carry?

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

How long is I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave.?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I275 Rmp over I275-SB Rmp / 5th. Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.