US Bridges

I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI from I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400119

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 206,483 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 237,760 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240 EB 348578G
CrossesPedestrian Facility
Location1.8 MI from I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14981, -89.88091
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,483 (2021)
Projected traffic237,760 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility 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 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility carry?

About 206,483 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I-240 EB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.