US Bridges

I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240/AIRWAYS Rmp to I240 · Structure no. 79I02400083

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 148,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,688 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI240EB / Ramp
CrossesI-240 EB / Ramp
LocationI240/AIRWAYS Rmp to I240
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07603, -89.98389
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,274 (2021)
Projected traffic240,688 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp 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 I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp carry?

About 148,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I240EB / Ramp over I-240 EB / Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.