US Bridges

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.01 Mi. E of I-55 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400073

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

About this bridge

I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240 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 18,400 by 2040. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 Exit Ramp
CrossesI-240 Ex Rp / I-240
Location1.01 Mi. E of I-55 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07256, -90.00936
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136,778 (2021)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240 built?

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

What condition is I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / 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 I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240 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 Ex Rp / I-240?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 Exit Ramp over I-240 Ex Rp / I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.