US Bridges

FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · In Knox. S. of I-40 · Structure no. 47SR0620013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
804 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 11,735 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,229 by 2042. The structure is 804 ft (245 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 62 730615G
CrossesWestern Ave / 2 Rts & RR
LocationIn Knox. S. of I-40
RouteState Highway 62
CountyKnox County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96473, -83.93103
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length804 ft (245 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,735 (2021)
Projected traffic22,229 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR carry?

About 11,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR?

The structure is 804 ft (245 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 62 730615G over Western Ave / 2 Rts & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.