US Bridges

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.99 Mi. E of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400071

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136,778
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 136,778 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 209,920 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Exit Ramp
CrossesI-240 Rp / Corporate Ave
Location0.99 Mi. E of I-55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07253, -90.01017
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,778 (2021)
Projected traffic209,920 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate 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 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave carry?

About 136,778 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Rp / Corporate Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.