US Bridges

I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-240EB over Airways Blvd · Structure no. 79I02400079

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 133,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,557 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240EB
CrossesI-240 EB / Airways Blvd
LocationI-240EB over Airways Blvd
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07611, -89.98575
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,838 (2021)
Projected traffic191,557 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd 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-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd carry?

About 133,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-240EB over I-240 EB / Airways Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.