US Bridges

I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.06 MI N of SR-3 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400013

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,088 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI240 Rp E
CrossesI-240 Ex Ramp / I-240
Location0.06 MI N of SR-3 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13853, -90.02441
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic121,088 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240 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 I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240 carry?

About 82,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I240 Rp E over I-240 Ex Ramp / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.