US Bridges

FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · N. Mclean Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400071

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,363 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,096 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2819
CrossesN. Mclean Blvd. / I-40
LocationN. Mclean Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2819
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19236, -89.99325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,363 (2021)
Projected traffic14,096 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$662,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40 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 FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40 carry?

About 7,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2819 over N. Mclean Blvd. / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.