I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4
FairPosted for loadShelby County, Tennessee · I-240NB over SR-4 · Structure no. 79I02400030
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 82,917
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4 is a steel continuous frame carrying I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 82,917 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,440 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4 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 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4 carry?
About 82,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns I240 over I-240 Wb. / SR-4?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.