US Bridges

I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways Blvd

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I-240WB over Airways Blvd · Structure no. 79I02400080

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133,838
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways Blvd in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 133,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,688 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 WB
CrossesI-240 WB / Airways Blvd
LocationI-240WB over Airways Blvd
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07689, -89.98566
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 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 length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,838 (2021)
Projected traffic240,688 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240 WB over I-240 WB / Airways Blvd built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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

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

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

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.