US Bridges

FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Riverside Blvd-Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550085

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,708
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / 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 2,708 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,693 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 5234
CrossesRiverside Blvd / I-55
LocationRiverside Blvd-Memphis
RouteCity Street 5234
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11344, -90.07414
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,708 (2021)
Projected traffic2,693 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$796,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55 built?

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

What condition is FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55 carry?

About 2,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 5234 over Riverside Blvd / I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.