US Bridges

I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.2 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400021

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp 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 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,880 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI240 Exit Rp
CrossesI240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp
Location0.2 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13572, -90.02467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic10,880 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp built?

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

What condition is I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp 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 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp carry?

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

How long is I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I240 Exit Rp over I240 Ex Rp / I240 Ent Rp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.