US Bridges

I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1MI E of I240 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400105

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
174,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 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 174,067 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278,507 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 159 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesI-40 / Sycamore View RD
Location1MI E of I240 JCT
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.16503, -89.86158
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width159 ft (48.5 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,067 (2021)
Projected traffic278,507 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD 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-40 / Sycamore View RD carry?

About 174,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over I-40 / Sycamore View RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.