I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St.
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI E of US-51 · Structure no. 79I00400014
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62,695
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 62,695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,312 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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 I-40 WB / Ayers St. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St. 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St. carry?
About 62,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St.?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over I-40 WB / Ayers St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.