US Bridges

I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · At I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400067

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102,621
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55 in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 102,621 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,792 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240
CrossesI-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55
LocationAt I-55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07528, -90.02736
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,621 (2021)
Projected traffic129,792 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55 carry?

About 102,621 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 over I-240 EB / NB Rp to I-55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.