US Bridges

I40 Rt LN over SR 58

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 3.9 M NW JCT I40&SR326 · Structure no. 73I00400015

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Rt LN over SR 58 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 Rt LN over SR 58 in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 49,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,701 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI40 Rt LN
CrossesSR 58
Location3.9 M NW JCT I40&SR326
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.88107, -84.50875
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,070 (2021)
Projected traffic71,701 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rt LN over SR 58 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Rt LN over SR 58 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Rt LN over SR 58 carry?

About 49,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I40 Rt LN over SR 58?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Rt LN over SR 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.