US Bridges

I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I40 EB Ramp to I40 EB · Structure no. 79I00400167

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,322 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
96,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS 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 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 96,170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 201,392 by 2041. The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI0040
CrossesSR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS
LocationI40 EB Ramp to I40 EB
RouteInterstate I0240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15367, -89.8883
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,322 ft (707.7 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,170 (2021)
Projected traffic201,392 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS built?

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

What condition is I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS 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 I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS carry?

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

How long is I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS?

The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I0040 over SR1 I40EB I240EB&RAMPS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.