I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St.
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · I40 / SR 3 JCT · Structure no. 79I00400164
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,211
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 53,211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,138 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St. built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St. carry?
About 53,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St.?
The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I40-LL-EXIT-RAMP over I40-WB-EX Rp / N 3rd St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.