US Bridges

I40 over SR 5

Good

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI E of SR 186 · Structure no. 57I00400027

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over SR 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR 5 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 53,881 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,925 by 2041. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesSR 5
Location1.5 MI E of SR 186
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6705, -88.83009
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,881 (2021)
Projected traffic66,925 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over SR 5 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over SR 5 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over SR 5 carry?

About 53,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over SR 5?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.