Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes
PoorShelby County, Tennessee · Linden Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400019
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 342 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,040
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2041. The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes carry?
About 2,040 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes?
The structure is 342 ft (104.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa E526 over Linden Ave / 4 Routes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.