US Bridges

I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · I240 & SR 385 JCT · Structure no. 79I02400125

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176,791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 176,791 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242,512 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI240 EB Ex Rp
CrossesRamp to Mt Moriah RD
LocationI240 & SR 385 JCT
RouteInterstate 240
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.08389, -89.88264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,791 (2021)
Projected traffic242,512 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD 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 I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD carry?

About 176,791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I240 EB Ex Rp over Ramp to Mt Moriah RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.