US Bridges

FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Winchester RD - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550023

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 22,230 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,400 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2813
CrossesWinchester RD / I-55
LocationWinchester RD - Memphis
RouteCity Street 2813
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05381, -90.01353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,230 (2021)
Projected traffic34,400 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55 carry?

About 22,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2813 over Winchester RD / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.