US Bridges

I-240WB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 0.21 Mi. S of I-40 Jct. · Structure no. 79I02400120

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206,483
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-240WB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-240WB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-240WB 348578G
CrossesPedestrian Facility
Location0.21 Mi. S of I-40 Jct.
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14964, -89.88216
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,483 (2021)
Projected traffic237,760 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-240WB 348578G over Pedestrian Facility built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.