US Bridges

5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Trigg Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS · Structure no. 79I00550083

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,406
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 4,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,672 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries5294 (trigg Ave.)
CrossesTrigg Ave / I-55
LocationTrigg Ave @ I55-MEMPHIS
RouteCity Street 5294
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11269, -90.07442
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,406 (2021)
Projected traffic4,672 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55 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 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55 carry?

About 4,406 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 5294 (trigg Ave.) over Trigg Ave / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.