US Bridges

I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · .1 MI W of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400099

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 years old, older 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 EB
CrossesI40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp
Location.1 MI W of I240 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.15253, -89.88686
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,170 (2021)
Projected traffic173,803 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp 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 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp carry?

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

How long is I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I40 EB over I40 EB / I40 Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.