US Bridges

Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Eastmoreland Ave-Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2040. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E528
CrossesEastmoreland Ave / I-240
LocationEastmoreland Ave-Memphis
RouteCity Street 528
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.136, -90.02456
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2020)
Projected traffic2,032 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / 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 Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240 carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E528 over Eastmoreland Ave / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.