US Bridges

I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave.

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.49 Mi. N of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400053

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,392
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave. in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 105,392 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,112 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 EB
CrossesI-240 Eb. / Alice Ave.
Location1.49 Mi. N of I-55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.09431, -90.02641
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,392 (2021)
Projected traffic144,112 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave. carry?

About 105,392 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 EB over I-240 Eb. / Alice Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.