US Bridges

I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Tennessee · Mid-Town Interchange · Structure no. 79I00400169

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
548 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,502 by 2042. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI240 EB
CrossesI-240 EB / I-40
LocationMid-Town Interchange
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15033, -90.02209
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic104,502 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40 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 I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40 carry?

About 82,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I240 EB over I-240 EB / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.