US Bridges

I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240 JCT - East · Structure no. 79I00400162

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI240-LL
CrossesI40-LL / Right-Of-Way
LocationI240 JCT - East
RouteInterstate 240
Coordinates35.14962, -89.8821
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,170 (2021)
Projected traffic173,803 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way 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 I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way carry?

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

How long is I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I240-LL over I40-LL / Right-Of-Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.