US Bridges

I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · In the City of Memphis · Structure no. 79I00400141

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,024 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
37,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37,848 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,557 by 2042. The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 EB Ent. Ramp
CrossesFront ST & N Main ST
LocationIn the City of Memphis
RouteInterstate 40
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15211, -90.05244
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,024 ft (312.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,848 (2021)
Projected traffic60,557 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST carry?

About 37,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST?

The structure is 1,024 ft (312.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 EB Ent. Ramp over Front ST & N Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.