US Bridges

I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I40 - I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400017

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,398 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 132,667 by 2042. The structure is 1,398 ft (426.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240
LocationI40 - I240 JCT
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15014, -90.02468
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,398 ft (426.1 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic132,667 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240 carry?

About 82,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240?

The structure is 1,398 ft (426.1 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-240 WB Rp / I40 & I240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.