I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3
FairShelby County, Tennessee · I55 / SR 3 JCT · Structure no. 79I00550030
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131,916
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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 131,916 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,066 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3 carry?
About 131,916 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns I55 SB over I-55 S.B. / SR-3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.