US Bridges

I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI W of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400096

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,803 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40-LL
CrossesI-240 W.B. / SR-1
Location0.3 MI W of I240 JCT
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15419, -89.8878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,170 (2021)
Projected traffic173,803 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1 carry?

About 96,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I40-LL over I-240 W.B. / SR-1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.