I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad
FairShelby County, Tennessee · 1.72 Mi. S of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400048
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105,392
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 105,392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,112 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad carry?
About 105,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 WB over Abandoned Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.