US Bridges

I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.39 MI W of SR-4 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400085

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 148,274 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,557 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240EB 663405H
CrossesI-240 EB / BNSF Railroad
Location0.39 MI W of SR-4 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.07797, -89.96189
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,274 (2021)
Projected traffic191,557 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad 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 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-240EB 663405H over I-240 EB / BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.