US Bridges

I40 over I40 Ll / I40

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I40 & I240 East JCT · Structure no. 79I00400102

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
206,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I40 Ll / I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over I40 Ll / I40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 206,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 205,192 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI40 Ll / I40
LocationI40 & I240 East JCT
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15261, -89.884
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,483 (2021)
Projected traffic205,192 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over I40 Ll / I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over I40 Ll / I40 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over I40 Ll / I40 carry?

About 206,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I40 Ll / I40?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I40 Ll / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.