I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD
FairPutnam County, Tennessee · I-40 / Baxter Road · Structure no. 71I00400017
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,916
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 48,916 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,266 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD carry?
About 48,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I-40 EB / Baxter RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.