US Bridges

Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Person Ave - Memphis · Structure no. 79I02400051

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa E155
CrossesPerson Ave / I-240
LocationPerson Ave - Memphis
RouteCity Street 155
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.10675, -90.0292
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240 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 Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa E155 over Person Ave / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.