I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 0.26 Mi. S of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400033
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,381
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 105,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,040 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 54 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave 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 I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave carry?
About 105,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 SB over I-240 E.B. / Central Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.