US Bridges

I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.1 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400027

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
641 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
82,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 104,502 by 2042. The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI240
CrossesI240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218
Location0.1 Mi. N of SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13308, -90.02364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length641 ft (195.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,917 (2021)
Projected traffic104,502 by 2042
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 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218 carry?

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

How long is I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218?

The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I240 over I240 Rp / SR4 Rp & 5218?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.