US Bridges

Wisconsin Ave over I-55

Good

Shelby County, Tennessee · Wisconsin Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I00550093

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wisconsin Ave over I-55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wisconsin Ave over I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWisconsin Ave
CrossesI-55
LocationWisconsin Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 691
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12006, -90.06997
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wisconsin Ave over I-55 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wisconsin Ave over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wisconsin Ave over I-55 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wisconsin Ave over I-55?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wisconsin Ave over I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.