I40 over I40 WB / SR 24
FairPutnam County, Tennessee · 0.5 MI E of SR24 · Structure no. 71I00400056
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,614
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I40 WB / SR 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 WB / SR 24 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 62 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 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 41,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,582 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over I40 WB / SR 24 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I40 over I40 WB / SR 24 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I40 WB / SR 24 carry?
About 41,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I40 WB / SR 24?
The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I40 WB / SR 24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.